Sunday, December 1, 2013

Answer 26

26.  Choice D is the correct answer.  Cocaine causes an huge adrenergic surge that raises blood pressure and does not cause orthostatic hypotension.  Volume depletion is the most common cause.  Anti-depressants, mainly tricyclic antidepressants can cause orthostatic hypotension.  Pregnancy often can cause orthostatic hypotension for various reasons.



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