Pheochromocytoma

Question 1

Pheochromocytoma is a

Answer 1

tumor that produces an excessive amount of epinephrine and norepineprhine

Question 2

Pheochromocytoma is a problem with

Answer 2

adrenal gland

Question 3

Pheochromocytoma clients s/s

Answer 3

sustained hypertension
sweating
weight loss
hyperglycemia
headache

Question 4

treatment for Pheochromocytoma

Answer 4

surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands

Question 5

what will a Pheochromocytoma patient need after surgery

Answer 5

Glucocorticoid replacement