Question

IV Mannitol is used for treatment of

• A. Acute congestive glaucoma
• B. Pulmonary edema
• C. Acute renal failure
• D. CHF

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Intravenous (IV) Mannitol is used in the treatment of various medical conditions due to its osmotic diuretic properties. It is particularly effective in reducing elevated intracranial and intraocular pressure. In the context of the provided options, its primary clinical application is for:

• Acute congestive glaucoma: Mannitol is often administered in acute congestive glaucoma to help reduce intraocular pressure swiftly. It achieves this by osmotically withdrawing water from the eye tissues, thereby alleviating the symptoms of glaucoma.
• Pulmonary edema, Acute renal failure, CHF: While Mannitol has diuretic effects, its use in these conditions is less common compared to other diuretics tailored specifically for reducing fluid overload without the osmotic effects that Mannitol possesses.

Therefore, the correct answer is Acute congestive glaucoma. This aligns with the therapeutic goal of Mannitol in contexts where rapid reduction of intraocular pressure is necessary.