Read This Selection: Pheochromocytoma Is a Tumor of the Adrenal

Multiple Choice

Read this selection: Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal medulla that overproduces the catecholamines, epinephrine and norepinephrine.A patient with this tumor has hypertension that is difficult to control, severe headaches, tachycardia, palpitations, and feelings of impending death.Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this condition?

A) Adrenaline production is not changed.
B) The low blood pressure is easily treated.
C) The heart is one organ that is not affected.
D) The high blood pressure is accompanied by increased pulse rate.
E) There is little reason for discomfort or anxiety.