Question 109 · LEK · Methanol
The following signs and symptoms:
1) headaches and vertigo;
2) blurred vision or vision loss;
3) severe metabolic acidosis; are characteristic of the intoxication with:
2) blurred vision or vision loss;
3) severe metabolic acidosis; are characteristic of the intoxication with:
- A. corrosive substances.
- B. paracetamol.
- C. tricyclic antidepressants.
- D. methanol.
- E. organophosphates.
Hint
Visual disturbance up to blindness plus severe acidosis points to a toxic alcohol whose metabolite injures the optic nerve.
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