In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor tackles pheochromocytoma—a rare but high-yield endocrine disorder that shows up frequently on nursing exams and can cause life-threatening hypertensive crises if not managed correctly. 

You’ll start with an NCLEX-style scenario involving a patient preparing for adrenalectomy, then walk through the adrenal gland anatomy and the physiology behind catecholamines. From there, the episode breaks down why a tumor in the adrenal medulla can send the body into repeated “fight-or-flight” attacks. 

If you’re studying for nursing exams or want a simple way to remember this tricky endocrine concept, this episode breaks it down step-by-step so it finally sticks. 

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