Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a secondary cause of hypertension?

  1. Addison's disease

  2. Cushing's disease

  3. Renal disease

  4. NSAIDs

  5. Coarctation of the aorta

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Explanation

Addison's disease causes postural hypotension. Other causes include phaeochromocytoma, Conn's disease and other drugs such as the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and steroids.