(adrenal) Pheochromocytoma

Question 0

What are the manefestations of the pheochromocytoma?

Answer 0

Hypertension
Flushing
Headache
Tachycardia and palpitations

Question 1

Increased secretion of the epinephrine and nirepinephrine by the adrenal medula. ( it is the adrenal gland tumor ).

Answer 1

Pheocrhromocytoma

Question 2

Nursig considerations in pheochromocytoma,.,

Answer 2

Monitor BP
For hypertensive crisis– give REGITINE
Laboratory: Vanillymandelic acid test ( 24-hour urine collection; no banana and vanilla)