ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
ADRENAL
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Question
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after surgery adrenalectomy for pheochromomytoma must be vigilant rapid changes in blood pressure
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cheap
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wrong
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If you have a pheochromocytoma, the tumor releases hormones that may cause high blood pressure, headache, sweating and symptoms of a panic attack. If a pheochromocytoma isn’t treated, severe or life-threatening damage to other body systems can result.
Detailed explanation-2: -An important aspect of BP control in pheochromocytoma is initial treatment with -blockers and after achieving adequate -blockade, the patient can be treated with -blockers to achieve heart rate control. Phenoxybenzamine is a preferred -blocker; however, prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin can also be used.
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