A patient arrives in the ED very hypovolemic related to excretion of "at least 3 gallon jugs of urine in the past 24 hours."
He describes the urine as being clear-like water. The physician suspects diabetes insipidus. The nurse should be prepared to administer which of the following medications?
A)
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP)
B)
Benadryl, an anticholinergic
C)
Calcium gluconate
D)
Prednisone
Ans:
A
Feedback:
Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency of or a decreased response to ADH. The preferred drug for treating chronic DI is desmopressin acetate (DDAVP).
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