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Diabetes Insipidus
Pituitary gland, ch 18, therapeutic agents for the endocrine system, pharm tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| diabetes insipidus | rare disorder caused by ADH (vassopressin) deficiency; occurs when the pituitary gland doesn't produce antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or the kidneys do not respond to it |
| symptoms of diabetes insipidus | excessive thirst, frequent urination (polyuria), and dehydration |
| vassopressin and desmopressin acetate | synthetic forms of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) prescribed to treat diabetes insipidus |
| agents that can stimulate production of ADH | chlorpropamide, carbamazepine, and clofibrate |