A 34-year-old woman presents with episodes of hypertension, headaches, sweating, and palpitations. Investigations reveal elevated catecholamines and a...

Question

A 34-year-old woman presents with episodes of hypertension, headaches, sweating, and palpitations. Investigations reveal elevated catecholamines and an adrenal mass. Which medication should be started pre-operatively according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-blocker first

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Beta-blocker first

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ACE inhibitor

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Calcium-channel blocker only

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Diuretic therapy

MCQ (SBA): Pheochromocytoma

A 34-year-old woman presents with episodes of hypertension, headaches, sweating, and palpitations. Investigations reveal elevated catecholamines and an adrenal mass. Which medication should be started pre-operatively according to NICE guidelines?