Factors associated with the development of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Heredity
b. Medications, including phenytoin (Dilantin) and lithium carbonate
c. Meningitis
d. Pituitary tumors
e. Sickle cell disease
A, B, E
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when adequate amounts of antidiuretic hormone are produced with limited renal response. Causative factors for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus are heredity, preexisting renal disease, multisystem diseases such as multiple myeloma and sickle cell disease, chronic electrolyte disturbances, and medications. Meningitis may result in neurogenic diabetes insipidus. Pituitary tumors may result in neurogenic diabetes insipidus.
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