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What is the primary characteristic of diabetes insipidus (DI)?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes insipidus (DI)?
- Excessive production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
- Impaired ability to concentrate urine. (correct)
- Increased sensitivity to ADH.
- Decreased thirst response.
Neurogenic (central) diabetes insipidus is caused by which of the following?
Neurogenic (central) diabetes insipidus is caused by which of the following?
- Excessive ADH production.
- Renal insensitivity to ADH.
- Increased water reabsorption in the kidneys.
- Insufficient synthesis, storage, or release of ADH. (correct)
Which of the following best describes nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following best describes nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
- A condition resulting from traumatic brain injury.
- A condition where the kidneys do not respond properly to ADH. (correct)
- A condition caused by excessive ADH secretion.
- A condition characterized by increased sensitivity to ADH.
What is a common clinical manifestation of both neurogenic and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What is a common clinical manifestation of both neurogenic and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following is a common cause of neurogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following is a common cause of neurogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which medication is most commonly associated with causing nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which medication is most commonly associated with causing nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What is the primary mechanism by which a lack of effective ADH action leads to hyperosmolar extracellular fluid?
What is the primary mechanism by which a lack of effective ADH action leads to hyperosmolar extracellular fluid?
Why does polydipsia occur in individuals with diabetes insipidus?
Why does polydipsia occur in individuals with diabetes insipidus?
What cardiovascular issue can arise from untreated diabetes insipidus?
What cardiovascular issue can arise from untreated diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following urine characteristics is most indicative of diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following urine characteristics is most indicative of diabetes insipidus?
How does the lack of ADH affect water reabsorption in the kidneys?
How does the lack of ADH affect water reabsorption in the kidneys?
Why does hypernatremia often occur as a result of diabetes insipidus?
Why does hypernatremia often occur as a result of diabetes insipidus?
Which condition is most likely to result from prolonged and untreated diabetes insipidus?
Which condition is most likely to result from prolonged and untreated diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following autoimmune conditions is most likely to contribute to the development of neurogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following autoimmune conditions is most likely to contribute to the development of neurogenic diabetes insipidus?
How does diabetes insipidus result in dry mucous membranes?
How does diabetes insipidus result in dry mucous membranes?
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the relationship between ADH and osmolality in diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the relationship between ADH and osmolality in diabetes insipidus?
A patient with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. What is the MOST likely rationale for this treatment?
A patient with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. What is the MOST likely rationale for this treatment?
A patient presents with polyuria and polydipsia following a traumatic brain injury that damaged the posterior pituitary. Lab results show elevated serum osmolality and low urine osmolality. Which hormone replacement therapy would be MOST appropriate?
A patient presents with polyuria and polydipsia following a traumatic brain injury that damaged the posterior pituitary. Lab results show elevated serum osmolality and low urine osmolality. Which hormone replacement therapy would be MOST appropriate?
In a patient with suspected nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, what diagnostic test would be MOST helpful in differentiating it from central diabetes insipidus?
In a patient with suspected nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, what diagnostic test would be MOST helpful in differentiating it from central diabetes insipidus?
A previously healthy patient on no medications develops nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Further investigation reveals hypercalcemia. How does hypercalcemia induce nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
A previously healthy patient on no medications develops nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Further investigation reveals hypercalcemia. How does hypercalcemia induce nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Flashcards
Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Impaired ability to concentrate urine due to defects in ADH production or renal response.
Neurogenic (Central) DI
Neurogenic (Central) DI
Insufficient ADH synthesis, storage, or release from the hypothalamus or posterior pituitary.
Nephrogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
Renal insensitivity to ADH.
Polyuria
Polyuria
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Polydipsia
Polydipsia
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Hypotonic urine
Hypotonic urine
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Hyperosmolar extracellular fluid
Hyperosmolar extracellular fluid
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Hypernatremia
Hypernatremia
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Study Notes
- Diabetes insipidus (DI) is when there is an impaired ability to concentrate urine because of defects in antidiuretic hormone (ADH) production or renal response
- There are two primary forms of DI
Neurogenic (Central) DI
- Insufficient synthesis, storage, or release of ADH from the hypothalamus or posterior pituitary causes Neurogenic DI
- Pituitary lesions due to surgery, traumatic brain injury, congenital malformations, genetic mutations, autoimmune conditions, or infections are common causes
Nephrogenic DI
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Renal insensitivity to ADH causes Nephrogenic DI
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Genetic mutations, medications like lithium, or chronic kidney disease can cause Nephrogenic DI
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The lack of effective ADH action prevents water reabsorption in the kidneys' distal tubules and collecting ducts in both types of DI
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This leads to increased water loss, resulting in hyperosmotic extracellular fluid and potential hypernatremia
Clinical Manifestations
- Polyuria is excessive urination due to reduced water reabsorption
- Polydipsia is increased thirst as a compensatory mechanism
- Hypotonic urine is diluted urine with low osmolality
- Hyperosmolar extracellular fluid results from significant water loss
- Hypernatremia can escalate into a medical emergency if untreated
- These manifestations can result in dehydration, dry mucous membranes, and potential cardiovascular instability in severe cases
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