DI Flashcards

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Definition?

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Diabetesinsipidus (DI) is a condition in which thekidneysare unable to concentrateurine.Central DI, the most common form ofdiabetesinsipidus, is caused by insufficient levels of circulatingantidiuretic hormone(ADH);nephrogenic DI, however, is characterized by defective renalADHreceptors in thekidneys.

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CP?

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• Polyuria with dilute urine
• Nocturia-restless sleep and daytime sleepiness
• Polydipsia
Dehydration signs

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I?

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see ON

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M-?

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Oral or IV fluids
• Acute central
• Desmopressin
• Oral or IV fluids

  • Nephrogenic
  • Maintenance of adequate fluid intake
  • Treatment of underlying cause
  • Sodium restriction and or pharmacotherapy
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