The nurse is caring for a patient with neurogenic diabetes insipidus and administers what drug to treat the condition?
A) Dexamethasone (Decadron)
B) Desmopressin (DDAVP, Stimate)
C) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
D) Physostigmine (Antilirium)
B
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Synthetic preparations of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which are purer and have fewer adverse effects, are used to treat diabetes insipidus. Only one ADH preparation is currently available, desmopressin. Dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, and physostigmine would not be indicated for treatment of this disorder.
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