Medicine

at a Glance

Fourth EditionEdited by Patrick Davey

Multiple Choice: Cardiovascular disease

Question 1.A 32-year-old nurse presents with episodes of anxiety, headache and sweating. During one attack her blood pressure is measured at 190/140. Which of the following is true?

A The likely diagnosis is Cushing's syndrome
B Three sets of normal 24-hour urines for catecholamine metabolites exclude a phaeochromocytoma
C A family history is of no use
D An early appropriate investigation is imaging of her adrenal glands
E Beta-blockers should be given until the diagnosis is established
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