Unit 5 and 6 Chapter 33 Pheochromocytomas Flashcards
What is Pheochromocytomas?
rare tumor found on the adrenal gland
excessive secretion of catecholamines, resulting in life-threatening high blood pressureand tachycardia.
Catecholamine hormoes include, norepinephrine and epinephrine
*If diagnosed early, tumor can be surgically removed.
What is a clinical manifestation of Pheochromocytomas?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hyperventilation
C. Dizziness
D. Pounding headache
D. Pounding Headache
Hypertension is the principal manifestation.
-visual changes
-tachycardia
-diaphoresis
-pallor
-palpitations
* Pounding headaches.
Should the tumor be palpated
A.yes
B.no
willstimulate the cecretion of cacheoimes which will increase hypertension
Found in the adrenal medulla. * Rare tumors; most are benign. * If diagnosed early, tumor can be surgically removed.
Nursing Intervention for Pheochromocytomas?
TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE ON ONE ARM DO NOT ALTERNATE
^more accurate reading
-DO NOT PALPATE
RESTRICT COFFEE
**RESTRICT FOODS HIGH INTRYAMINE, IKE WINE CHEESE
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated for a patient with Pheochromocytomas
A. Lisinopril
B. Epinephrine
C. Furesomide
D. Oxycodone
B. Epinephrine
catecholamines – hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).