What is the most likely cause of hypotension and hypoglycemia post-operatively in a patient after surgery for pheochromocytoma?
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Correct answer: Limit close contact, sleep alone, and avoid pregnant women and children for a few days
Removal of excessive catecholamine secretion removes the vasoconstrictive and hyperglycaemic effect; resulting vasodilation and withdrawal of hyperglycemia may cause hypotension and hypoglycemia post-operatively.
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