Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for ADH?
A
Vasopressin
2
Q
What are the 4 types of diabetes insipidus?
A
Central - lack of ADH (injury or genetics)
Nephrogenic - lack of response to ADH. Genetics or acquired: hypercalcaemia, hypokalaemia, lithium amphotericin B, orlistat, ifosfamide, ofloxacin, cidofovir, vaptans
Dipsogenic - excessive fluid intake due to damaged hypothalamic thirst mechanism
Gestational
