]> 2026-07-31T09:41:30+00:00 WBR0236 0 en Blood pressure will slowly increase '''Incorrect''' : The alpha and beta blocking property of labetolol does bring blood pressure very rapidly to the normal state Blood pressure will slowly decrease '''Incorrect''' : Blood pressure rapidly decreases when labetolol is administered in pheochromocytoma patients. Blood pressure will rapidly decrease '''Correct''' : Blood pressure rapidly decreases when labetolol is administered. Blood pressure will rapidly increase '''Incorrect''' : Blood pressure decreases and not increase. Blood pressure will be the same '''Incorrect''' : Blood pressure rapidly decreases when labetolol is administered. Emergency Room A 23 yr old male came to the emergency department with complaints of headache and palpitations. By time you attended the patient, he is asymptomatic. He reveals three similar episodes in the past that resolved spontaneously. He was recently diagnosed with hypertension, but she is currently on no medications for that. On examniation, you see a anxious and diaphorectic person. Physcial examination reveals severe hand tremors and excessive sweating. His temperature is 36.7 C, blood pressure is 190/100 mmHg, pulse is 102/min and respiartions are 16/min. Her oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. The neck is supple without any jugular venous distension or thyroid enlargement. While waiting for the biochemical results, a slow infusion of labetolol is started. What would be the reaction to the treatment given to the patient? C Endocrine 2020-10-27T23:51:07Z 2459150.493831 WBR0236