You are managing a 36-year-old female patient who has developed a severe headache and mental status changes, and has begun vomiting regularly while attempting to climb Mount McKinley. You are awaiting her arrival at the 8000-foot base camp. What problem do you suspect this patient has, and how do you want to treat it?

You are managing a 36-year-old female patient who has developed a severe headache and mental status changes, and has begun vomiting regularly while attempting to climb Mount McKinley. You are awaiting her arrival at the 8000-foot base camp. What problem do you suspect this patient has, and how do you want to treat it?

You are managing a 36-year-old female patient who has developed a severe headache and mental status changes, and has begun vomiting regularly while attempting to climb Mount McKinley. You are awaiting her arrival at the 8000-foot base camp. What problem do you suspect this patient has, and how do you want to treat it?



A) d. High-altitude cerebral edema; oxygen, diuretics, and a nasogastric tube
B) c. High-altitude cerebral edema; oxygen and airway protection with intubation
C) b. Acute mountain sickness; oxygen and dexamethasone
D) a. Acute mountain sickness; oxygen and continue descent


Answer: B) c. High-altitude cerebral edema; oxygen and airway protection with intubation


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