A 32-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations, sweating and headache. BP is 180/110 mmHg. Plasma metanephrines are significantly elevated, s...

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A 32-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations, sweating and headache. BP is 180/110 mmHg. Plasma metanephrines are significantly elevated, suggesting phaeochromocytoma. Prior to surgical resection, which pharmacological preparation is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start alpha blockade before adding beta blockade

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Start beta blocker alone

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Start ACE inhibitor alone

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Start calcium channel blocker alone

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No pharmacological preparation is required

au-racp MCQ (SBA): Phaeochromocytoma - preoperative preparation

A 32-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations, sweating and headache. BP is 180/110 mmHg. Plasma metanephrines are significantly elevated, suggesting phaeochromocytoma. Prior to surgical resection, which pharmacological preparation is recommended?