The nurse understands that desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is a natural hormone produced by the:
a. thyroid gland. c. adrenal gland.
b. hypothalamus. d. posterior pituitary.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: DDAVP is not produced by the thyroid.
B Incorrect: DDAVP is not produced by the hypothalamus.
C Incorrect: DDAVP is not produced by the adrenals.
D Correct: DDAVP is produced by the posterior pituitary.
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