Which conditions or drugs can cause secondary hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
a. Adrenal gland tumors
b. Estrogen in birth control pills
c. Adenocarcinoma
d. Cortisol
e. Kidney infection
A, B, D, E
Secondary hypertension is the result of other health problems or drugs. Table 13-2 in the text lists the health problems and drugs that can cause secondary hypertension.
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