Marcia Was Born with an Abnormality in Her Adrenal Glands

question 105

Multiple Choice

 Marcia was born with an abnormality in her adrenal glands that results in the production of excess catecholamines. Which of the following medications might be most useful for treating her condition?

• A) There is no possible way to treat Marcia's condition.
• B) amphetamine, because it is a potent catecholamine reuptake inhibitor
• C) Botox, because it will prevent the release of catecholamines
• D) AMPT, because it interferes with the production of catecholamines

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