Patients with Pheochromocytoma Should Avoid Which of the Following Classes

question 21

Multiple Choice

Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the following classes of drugs because of the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis?

• A) Expectorants
• B) Beta-2-agonists
• C) Antitussives
• D) Antihistamines

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Definitions:

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Pregnant Female

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