Unit 5 and 6 Chapter 33 Pheochromocytomas

Question 1

What is Pheochromocytomas?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

What is a clinical manifestation of Pheochromocytomas?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hyperventilation
C. Dizziness
D. Pounding headache

Answer 2

D. Pounding Headache

Hypertension is the principal manifestation.

-visual changes
-tachycardia
-diaphoresis
-pallor
-palpitations
* Pounding headaches.

Question 3

Should the tumor be palpated
A.yes
B.no

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Nursing Intervention for Pheochromocytomas?

Answer 4

TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE ON ONE ARM DO NOT ALTERNATE
^more accurate reading
-DO NOT PALPATE
RESTRICT COFFEE
**RESTRICT FOODS HIGH INTRYAMINE, IKE WINE CHEESE

Question 5

Which of the following drugs is contraindicated for a patient with Pheochromocytomas
A. Lisinopril
B. Epinephrine
C. Furesomide
D. Oxycodone

Answer 5

B. Epinephrine

catecholamines – hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).