DI Flashcards
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Definition?
A
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.
2
Q
CP?
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• Polyuria with dilute urine
• Nocturia-restless sleep and daytime sleepiness
• Polydipsia
Dehydration signs
3
Q
I?
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see ON
4
Q
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