Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards
1
Q
mechanism of DI
A
trauma, neurosurgery, or cancer causes decreased ADH production which increases vasodilation, leading to increased urine output and dehydration
2
Q
symptoms of DI
A
polydipsia
polyuria - extremely dilute
3
Q
DI meds
A
vasopressin
desmopressin
4
Q
vasopressin
A
IV; causes both water retention and vasoconstriction
often given during cardiac arrest side effects: headache from overhydration excessive vasoconstriction necrosis w/IV filtration
5
Q
desmopressin
A
IV, PO, intranasal
increases water retention w/synthetic ADH
side effect:
headache from overhydration
