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What is the primary cause of neuronal shrinkage in hypernatremia?
What is the primary cause of neuronal shrinkage in hypernatremia?
In which situation would hypernatremia likely lead to hypovolemia?
In which situation would hypernatremia likely lead to hypovolemia?
Which type of Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by renal tubules failing to respond to normal levels of ADH?
Which type of Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by renal tubules failing to respond to normal levels of ADH?
What is a common idiopathic cause of Central Diabetes Insipidus?
What is a common idiopathic cause of Central Diabetes Insipidus?
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What laboratory finding is indicative of Diabetes Insipidus?
What laboratory finding is indicative of Diabetes Insipidus?
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Which of the following conditions is associated with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following conditions is associated with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
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What symptom is NOT typically associated with Diabetes Insipidus?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with Diabetes Insipidus?
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What imaging technique is commonly used to evaluate pituitary abnormalities related to Central Diabetes Insipidus?
What imaging technique is commonly used to evaluate pituitary abnormalities related to Central Diabetes Insipidus?
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What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the body?
What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the body?
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Which IV fluid type is characterized by low sodium concentration and promotes osmosis into cells?
Which IV fluid type is characterized by low sodium concentration and promotes osmosis into cells?
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What effect does hyperosmolality have on the release of ADH?
What effect does hyperosmolality have on the release of ADH?
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In diabetes insipidus, what is primarily lost due to the inability to concentrate urine?
In diabetes insipidus, what is primarily lost due to the inability to concentrate urine?
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What is the osmolality measurement used to determine?
What is the osmolality measurement used to determine?
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Which component of the body synthesizes antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which component of the body synthesizes antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
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What is the primary effect of hypertonic IV fluids on cellular osmotic balance?
What is the primary effect of hypertonic IV fluids on cellular osmotic balance?
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What physiological condition leads to the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary?
What physiological condition leads to the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary?
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What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in relation to kidney function?
What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in relation to kidney function?
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Which type of intravenous (IV) fluid is most appropriate for correcting cellular dehydration?
Which type of intravenous (IV) fluid is most appropriate for correcting cellular dehydration?
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In diabetes insipidus, what is the effect of the disorder on plasma sodium concentration?
In diabetes insipidus, what is the effect of the disorder on plasma sodium concentration?
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What is the immediate physiological trigger for the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary?
What is the immediate physiological trigger for the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary?
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Which definition accurately describes osmolality?
Which definition accurately describes osmolality?
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What effect does hypertonic IV fluid have on cellular osmotic balance?
What effect does hypertonic IV fluid have on cellular osmotic balance?
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What is the defining characteristic of diabetes insipidus?
What is the defining characteristic of diabetes insipidus?
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Which statement correctly describes the action of hypotonic IV fluids?
Which statement correctly describes the action of hypotonic IV fluids?
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What is the primary consequence of excessive Na+ levels in hypernatremia?
What is the primary consequence of excessive Na+ levels in hypernatremia?
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Which condition is commonly associated with central diabetes insipidus due to injury to the hypothalamic-pituitary area?
Which condition is commonly associated with central diabetes insipidus due to injury to the hypothalamic-pituitary area?
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What lab finding is indicative of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What lab finding is indicative of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
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Which symptom is typically associated with diabetes insipidus and results from the loss of the ability to concentrate urine?
Which symptom is typically associated with diabetes insipidus and results from the loss of the ability to concentrate urine?
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Which drug is linked to the development of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which drug is linked to the development of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
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What is the expected volume of urine in a patient with diabetes insipidus over 24 hours?
What is the expected volume of urine in a patient with diabetes insipidus over 24 hours?
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In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, what primarily occurs due to renal tubule insensitivity?
In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, what primarily occurs due to renal tubule insensitivity?
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What imaging technique is most useful for assessing pituitary abnormalities related to central diabetes insipidus?
What imaging technique is most useful for assessing pituitary abnormalities related to central diabetes insipidus?
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Which type of IV fluid is primarily used to correct sodium and circulating water deficits?
Which type of IV fluid is primarily used to correct sodium and circulating water deficits?
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What is the primary effect of hypotonic IV fluids in relation to extracellular fluid?
What is the primary effect of hypotonic IV fluids in relation to extracellular fluid?
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Which physiological condition stimulates the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which physiological condition stimulates the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
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What is the primary consequence of the inability to concentrate urine in diabetes insipidus?
What is the primary consequence of the inability to concentrate urine in diabetes insipidus?
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Which of the following correctly describes the definition of tonicity?
Which of the following correctly describes the definition of tonicity?
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What role does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) play in the body aside from promoting water retention?
What role does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) play in the body aside from promoting water retention?
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In diabetes insipidus, which of the following best describes the pathophysiology involved?
In diabetes insipidus, which of the following best describes the pathophysiology involved?
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Which component in the body is responsible for synthesizing ADH?
Which component in the body is responsible for synthesizing ADH?
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What underlying condition can lead to Central Diabetes Insipidus due to damage in the hypothalamic-pituitary area?
What underlying condition can lead to Central Diabetes Insipidus due to damage in the hypothalamic-pituitary area?
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Which type of Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by the renal tubules being unable to respond to normal levels of ADH?
Which type of Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by the renal tubules being unable to respond to normal levels of ADH?
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What laboratory finding would be consistent with a diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus?
What laboratory finding would be consistent with a diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus?
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What physiological effect can result from hypernatremia?
What physiological effect can result from hypernatremia?
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Which of the following could be a cause of nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus?
Which of the following could be a cause of nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus?
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In the context of hypernatremia, what is a significant consequence of reduced intravascular volume?
In the context of hypernatremia, what is a significant consequence of reduced intravascular volume?
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What characterizes the urine output in diabetes insipidus?
What characterizes the urine output in diabetes insipidus?
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Which statement accurately defines the condition of Central Diabetes Insipidus?
Which statement accurately defines the condition of Central Diabetes Insipidus?
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What is the primary physiological effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in relation to blood pressure?
What is the primary physiological effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in relation to blood pressure?
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Which condition can lead to hyperosmolality that stimulates the release of ADH?
Which condition can lead to hyperosmolality that stimulates the release of ADH?
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What characterizes isotonic IV fluids in terms of their effect on extracellular volume?
What characterizes isotonic IV fluids in terms of their effect on extracellular volume?
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In the context of diabetes insipidus, what is the primary consequence of the inability to concentrate urine?
In the context of diabetes insipidus, what is the primary consequence of the inability to concentrate urine?
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Which type of IV fluid is used to promote osmosis of fluid out of the cells?
Which type of IV fluid is used to promote osmosis of fluid out of the cells?
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What is the primary role of osmolality in evaluating fluid status in the body?
What is the primary role of osmolality in evaluating fluid status in the body?
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Which of the following describes a key deficit seen in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following describes a key deficit seen in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
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Which physiological change occurs as a result of excessive loss of water in diabetes insipidus?
Which physiological change occurs as a result of excessive loss of water in diabetes insipidus?
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Which of the following statements about hypernatremia is accurate?
Which of the following statements about hypernatremia is accurate?
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In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, the renal tubules fail to respond to which of the following substances?
In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, the renal tubules fail to respond to which of the following substances?
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Which condition could possibly lead to central diabetes insipidus due to injury at the hypothalamic-pituitary area?
Which condition could possibly lead to central diabetes insipidus due to injury at the hypothalamic-pituitary area?
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Which of these symptoms is typically a result of diabetes insipidus?
Which of these symptoms is typically a result of diabetes insipidus?
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What laboratory test finding would suggest diabetes insipidus?
What laboratory test finding would suggest diabetes insipidus?
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Which condition is least likely to be associated with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which condition is least likely to be associated with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
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Which of the following statements about urine characteristics in diabetes insipidus is true?
Which of the following statements about urine characteristics in diabetes insipidus is true?
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Which of these testing methods is least likely to be ordered when diagnosing diabetes insipidus?
Which of these testing methods is least likely to be ordered when diagnosing diabetes insipidus?
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What can be a long-term consequence of untreated hypernatremia?
What can be a long-term consequence of untreated hypernatremia?
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Which of the following is a recognized cause of central diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following is a recognized cause of central diabetes insipidus?
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What physiological change typically occurs due to nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What physiological change typically occurs due to nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
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In diabetes insipidus, what is a common mechanism that leads to altered mental status?
In diabetes insipidus, what is a common mechanism that leads to altered mental status?
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What is the expected urine osmolality in a patient with central diabetes insipidus?
What is the expected urine osmolality in a patient with central diabetes insipidus?
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Which of the following conditions is unlikely to cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following conditions is unlikely to cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
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What is the typical finding in the urine of a patient suffering from diabetes insipidus?
What is the typical finding in the urine of a patient suffering from diabetes insipidus?
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Which of the following laboratory tests is most indicative of diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following laboratory tests is most indicative of diabetes insipidus?
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What is the primary outcome of administering hypotonic IV fluids to a patient with diabetes insipidus?
What is the primary outcome of administering hypotonic IV fluids to a patient with diabetes insipidus?
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Which statement accurately depicts the physiological role of ADH in relation to blood pressure in a patient experiencing hypovolemia?
Which statement accurately depicts the physiological role of ADH in relation to blood pressure in a patient experiencing hypovolemia?
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What primarily determines the osmolality of a solution?
What primarily determines the osmolality of a solution?
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In individuals with diabetes insipidus, what primarily exacerbates their condition during dehydration?
In individuals with diabetes insipidus, what primarily exacerbates their condition during dehydration?
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When considering the physiological effects, how does hypertonic IV fluid primarily affect the cells?
When considering the physiological effects, how does hypertonic IV fluid primarily affect the cells?
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In the context of diabetic insipidus, how does increased plasma Na+ concentration result from the disorder?
In the context of diabetic insipidus, how does increased plasma Na+ concentration result from the disorder?
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What mechanism triggers the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary under normal physiological conditions?
What mechanism triggers the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary under normal physiological conditions?
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Which type of IV fluid would NOT be appropriate for correcting significant hypernatremia?
Which type of IV fluid would NOT be appropriate for correcting significant hypernatremia?
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Study Notes
Osmosis
- The movement of fluid through a permeable membrane
- Occurs from areas of high water concentration to areas of low water concentration, leading to equalized water concentrations
Osmosis Definitions
- Solute: Dissolved substance in a solution (usually a salt)
- Solvent: Liquid in which a solute is dissolved (usually water)
- Osmolality: Measurement of the amount of solute per unit volume of solvent
- Tonicity: Comparison of osmotic pressure between two solutions
Types of IV Fluids
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Isotonic: 0.9% NaCl in water
- Does not promote osmosis
- Increases extracellular volume only
- Used to increase circulating volume without changing concentration (dehydration)
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Hypotonic: 0.45% NS (1/2 NS)
- Low Na+ (solute) and high fluid (solvent)
- Promotes osmosis of extracellular fluid into cells
- Used to correct cellular dehydration (chronic hypernatremia, DKA)
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Hypertonic: 3% NS
- High Na+ (solute) and low fluid (solvent)
- Promotes osmosis of fluid out of cells into the extracellular space
- Used to correct sodium and circulating water deficits (severe hyponatremia, hypovolemia)
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- Promotes water retention
- Also known as vasopressin as it causes vasoconstriction
- Increases blood pressure
- Synthesized in the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus
- ADH release is triggered by hyperosmolality and/or hypovolemia
- Released from the posterior pituitary, enters the bloodstream, and travels to the renal tubule
Effects of ADH (Vasopressin)
- Causes increased water reabsorption by the kidneys
- Increases blood pressure
- Constricts blood vessels, leading to vasoconstriction
Diabetes Insipidus
- Disorder of salt and water metabolism
- Inability to concentrate urine in the kidneys
- Leads to excessive water loss, resulting in increased plasma Na+ concentration (hypernatremia)
Causes of Diabetes Insipidus
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Central: ADH insufficiency
- 50% of cases are idiopathic
- Injury to the hypothalamic-pituitary area caused by:
- Trauma
- Tumor
- Neurologic procedures
- Less common causes: Sarcoidosis, syphilis, encephalitis, infiltrative diseases (Langerhans cell histiocytosis), Hand-Schuller-Christian Disease
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Nephrogenic: The renal tubules fail to respond to normal levels of ADH
- Renal insensitivity to ADH
- Can occur in infancy and be primary or secondary
- Causes: Chronic renal disease, sickle cell anemia, amyloidosis, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, certain medications (lithium, demeclocycline, cidofovir, foscarnet, orlistat, amphotericin B)
Diabetes Insipidus Presentation
-
Polyuria:
- Inability to reabsorb free water
- Loss of the ability to concentrate urine (dilute urine)
- Large volumes of dilute urine (3-5 liters per day)
- Nocturia
- Polydipsia: Thirst results, leading to increased fluid intake
- Altered mental status:
- Visual field defects:
Diabetes Insipidus Diagnostic Testing
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Labs:
- CMP: Na, Ca, K, BUN, glucose
- Urine dipstick: specific gravity, glucose
- 24-hour urine: volume, osmolality
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Imaging:
- Pituitary MRI (CT)
Diabetes Insipidus Laboratory Findings
- 24-hour urine volume > 40 mL/kg body weight
- Dilute urine:
- Urine osmolality < 300 mOsm/kg
Osmosis
- Movement of fluid through a permeable membrane
- Fluid flows from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration
- This process results in equalized concentrations
Osmosis Definitions
- Solute: Dissolved substance in a solution, usually a salt
- Solvent: Liquid in which a solute is dissolved, usually water
- Osmolality: Measurement of solute concentration per volume of solvent
- Tonicity: Measurement of osmotic pressure between two solutions
Types of IV Fluid
-
Isotonic: 0.9% NaCl in H2O
- Does not promote osmosis
- Increases extracellular volume only
- Increases circulating volume without changing concentration
-
Hypotonic: 0.45% NS (1/2 NS)
- Low Na+ (solute) and high fluid (solvent)
- Promotes osmosis of extracellular fluid into cells
- Used to correct cellular dehydration
-
Hypertonic: 3% NS
- High Na+ (solute) and low fluid (solvent)
- Promotes osmosis of fluid out of cells and to the extracellular space
- Used to correct sodium and circulating water deficits
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- Also known as vasopressin
- Promotes water retention
- Promotes vasoconstriction, increasing blood pressure
- Synthesized by the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus
- Released in response to hyperosmolality and/or hypovolemia
- Released from the posterior pituitary, enters the bloodstream, and travels to the renal tubule
Effects of ADH (Vasopressin)
- Promotes water retention
- Increases blood pressure
- Concentrates urine
Diabetes Insipidus
- Disorder of salt and water metabolism
- Characterized by the inability of the kidneys to concentrate urine
- Results in excessive water loss
- Increased plasma sodium concentration (hypernatremia)
- Causes a hyperosmotic state
- Can lead to neuronal shrinkage and permanent damage
- Decreased intravascular volume (hypovolemia)
- Can cause circulation problems
Types of Diabetes Insipidus
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Central Diabetes Insipidus:
- Occurs due to insufficient ADH production
- Etiology:
- About 50% of cases are idiopathic
- Injury to the hypothalamic pituitary area due to:
- Trauma
- Tumor
- Neurologic procedures
- Less common causes: Sarcoidosis, syphilis, encephalitis, infiltrative diseases (such as Langerhans cell histiocytosis), Hand-Schuller-Christian Disease
-
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus:
- Renal tubules fail to respond to normal levels of ADH
- Can occur in infancy and can be primary or secondary
- Causes: Chronic renal disease, sickle cell anemia, amyloidosis, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, certain medications (lithium, demeclocycline, cidofovir, foscarnet, orlistat, amphotericin B)
Diabetes Insipidus Presentation
-
Polyuria:
- Large volumes of dilute urine (3-5 liters per day)
- Nocturia
- Polydipsia: Thirst due to excessive water loss
- Altered mental status
- Visual field defects
Diabetes Insipidus Diagnostic Testing
-
Labs:
- CMP - Na, Ca, K, BUN, glucose
- Urine Dipstick - specific gravity and glucose
- 24-hour urine collection for volume and osmolality
-
Imaging:
- Pituitary MRI (CT)
### Diabetes Insipidus Laboratory Findings
- 24-hour urine volume > 40 mL/kg body weight
- Dilute urine
- Urine osmolality < 300 mOsm/kg
Osmosis
- Movement of fluid across a permeable membrane
- Fluid flows from areas of high water concentration to low water concentration to equalize concentrations
Osmosis Definitions
- Solute: Dissolved substance in a solution, usually a salt
- Solvent: The liquid in which a solute is dissolved, usually water
- Osmolality: The measurement of solute concentration per volume of solvent
- Tonicity: Measurement of osmotic pressure between two solutions
Types of IV Fluid
- Isotonic: 0.9% NaCl in H2O, increases extracellular volume only
- Hypotonic: 0.45% NS (1/2 NS), promotes osmosis of extracellular fluid into cells
- Hypertonic: 3% NS , promotes osmosis of fluids out of cells into the extracellular space
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- Also known as vasopressin
- Promotes water retention and increases blood pressure
- Synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary
- Released in response to hyperosmolality and hypovolemia
Effects of ADH
- Retains water
- Increases blood pressure
Diabetes Insipidus
- Disorder of salt and water metabolism
- Inability to concentrate urine in kidneys
- Causes excessive water loss
- Hypernatremia (sodium level>145 mEq/L)
- Hypovolemia (decreased intravascular volume)
Types of Diabetes Insipidus
- Central: Caused by ADH insufficiency
- Nephrogenic: Renal tubules do not respond to normal levels of ADH
Central Diabetes Insipidus
- About 50% of cases are idiopathic
- Injury to the hypothalamic pituitary area can be caused by:
- Trauma
- Tumor
- Neurologic procedures
- Other less common causes include:
- Sarcoidosis, syphilis, encephalitis, infiltrative diseases, and Hand-Schuller-Christian Disease
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
- Renal tubules are resistant to ADH
- Can occur in infancy
- Occurs as a primary condition or secondary to other conditions:
- Chronic renal disease
- Sickle cell anemia
- Amyloidosis
- Hypokalemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Use of drugs like:
- Lithium
- Demeclocycline
- Cidofovir
- Foscarnet
- Orlistat
- Amphotericin B
Diabetes Insipidus Presentation
-
Polyuria: Inability to reabsorb free water
- Loss of the ability to concentrate urine (DILUTE URINE)
- Large volumes of dilute urine (3-5 liters per day)
- Nocturia
- Polydipsia: Thirst
- Altered mental status
- Visual field defects
Diabetes Insipidus Diagnostic Testing
-
Labs:
- CMP (Na, Ca, K, BUN, glucose)
- Urine Dipstick (specific gravity & glucose)
- 24 hr urine volume and osmolality
-
Imaging:
- Pituitary MRI (CT)
Diabetes Insipidus Laboratory Findings
- 24-h urine volume: > 40 mL/kg body weight
- Dilute urine
- Urine Osmolality: Low
Osmosis
- Movement of fluid across a permeable membrane
- Fluid flows from a high water concentration to a low water concentration to equalize concentrations
Osmosis Definitions
- Solute: Dissolved substance in a solution (usually salt)
- Solvent: Liquid in which a solute is dissolved (usually water)
- Osmolality: Measures the amount of solute mixed per volume of solvent
- Tonicity: Measures the osmotic pressure between two solutions
Types of IV Fluid
-
Isotonic: 0.9% NaCl in water
- Does not promote osmosis
- Increases extracellular volume only
- Increases circulating volume without changing concentration (dehydration)
-
Hypotonic: 0.45% NS (1/2 NS)
- Lower Na+ (solute) and high fluid (solvent)
- Promotes osmosis of the extracellular fluid into cells
- Used to correct cellular dehydration (chronic hypernatremia, DKA)
-
Hypertonic: 3% NS
- High Na+ (solute) and low fluid (solvent)
- Promotes osmosis of fluid out of cells and to the extracellular space
- Used to correct sodium and circulating water deficits (severe hyponatremia, hypovolemia)
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) promotes water retention and is also known as Vasopressin
- ADH promotes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure
- Synthesized by the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus
- Released in response to hyperosmolality and/or hypovolemia
- Travels from the posterior pituitary through the bloodstream to the renal tubule
Effects of ADH (Vasopressin)
- Water retention
- Vasoconstriction
- Increased blood pressure
Diabetes Insipidus
- Disorder of salt and water metabolism
- Inability to concentrate urine in kidneys
- Causes excessive water loss, leading to:
- Increased plasma Na+ concentration (hypernatremia)
- Decreased intravascular volume (hypovolemia)
- Hypernatremia (Na+ > 145 mEq/L) can:
- Cause neuronal shrinkage (cellular dehdydration)
- Lead to permanent damage
- Hypovolemia can cause circulation problems
Diabetes Insipidus Types
-
Central Diabetes Insipidus:
- Disease due to ADH insufficiency
- Often idiopathic (50% of cases)
- Injury to the hypothalamic pituitary area due to:
- Trauma
- Tumor
- Neurologic procedures
- Less common causes: Sarcoidosis, syphilis, encephalitis, infiltrative diseases
-
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus:
- Renal tubules fail to respond to normal ADH levels
- Renal insensitivity to ADH
- Can occur in infancy
- Can be primary or occur secondarily
- Due to conditions such as:
- Chronic renal disease
- Sickle cell anemia
- Amyloidosis
- Hypokalemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Use of specific drugs (lithium, demeclocycline, cidofovir, foscarnet, orlistat, amphotericin B)
Diabetes Insipidus Presentation
-
Polyuria:
- In the absence of ADH, there is an inability to reabsorb free water
- This leads to a loss of the ability to concentrate urine (dilute urine)
- Produces large volumes (3-5 liters per day) of dilute urine
- Nocturia
- Polydipsia: Thirst results from excessive water loss
- Altered mental status
- Visual field defects
Diabetes Insipidus Diagnostic Testing
-
Labs:
- CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel) - Na+, Ca+, K+, BUN, glucose
- Urine dipstick - specific gravity and glucose
- 24-hour urine for volume and osmolality
-
Imaging:
- Pituitary MRI (CT)
Diabetes Insipidus Laboratory Findings
- 24-hour urine volume > 40 mL/kg body weight
- Dilute urine
- Urine osmolality is low
Osmosis
- Movement of fluid through a permeable membrane
- Fluid flow: From an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration until concentrations are equalized
Osmosis Definitions
- Solute: The dissolved substance in a solution (usually a salt)
- Solvent: The liquid in which a solute is dissolved (usually water)
- Osmolality: Measurement of the amount of solute mixed per volume of solvent
- Tonicity: Measurement of the osmotic pressure between two solutions
Types of IV Fluids
- Isotonic: Does not promote osmosis; increases extracellular volume only; increases circulating volume without changing concentration (used for dehydration)
- Hypotonic: Low solute (sodium) and high solvent (fluid); promotes osmosis of extracellular fluid into cells; used to correct cellular dehydration
- Hypertonic: High solute (sodium) and low solvent (fluid); promotes osmosis of fluid out of cells and into the extracellular space; used to correct sodium and circulating water deficits
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- Also known as Vasopressin
- ADH promotes water retention
- ADH promotes vasoconstriction leading to increased blood pressure
- ADH is synthesized by the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus
- ADH is released in response to:
- Hyperosmolality
- Hypovolemia
- ADH released from the posterior pituitary enters the bloodstream and travels to the renal tubule
Diabetes Insipidus
- Disorder of salt and water metabolism
- Pathophysiology: Inability to concentrate urine in the kidneys; causes excessive water loss resulting in:
- Increased plasma sodium concentration (hypernatremia)
- Increased sodium leads to a hyperosmotic state, which can cause neuronal shrinkage (from cellular dehydration) and permanent damage
- Hypernatremia is defined as a sodium level greater than 145 mEq/L
- Increased water loss leads to decreased intravascular volume (excessive loss leads to hypovolemia), which can cause circulatory problems
Types of Diabetes Insipidus
- Central: Disease resulting from ADH insufficiency
- Nephrogenic: Condition where the renal tubules fail to respond to normal levels of ADH
Central Diabetes Insipidus
- Disease due to insufficiency of ADH (Arginine Vasopressin)
- Etiology:
- About 50% of cases are idiopathic
- Injury to the hypothalamic-pituitary area, resulting from:
- Trauma
- Tumor
- Neurological procedures
- Less common causes: Sarcoidosis, syphilis, encephalitis, infiltrative diseases (such as Langerhans cell histiocytosis), and Hand-Schuller-Christian Disease
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
- Renal tubules fail to respond to normal circulating levels of ADH; renal insensitivity to ADH
- Can occur in infancy and can be primary or occur secondarily
- Due to conditions like chronic renal disease, sickle cell anemia, amyloidosis, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, or use of certain drugs including:
- Lithium
- Demeclocycline
- Cidofovir
- Foscarnet
- Orlistat
- Amphotericin B
Diabetes Insipidus Presentation
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Polyuria:
- In the absence of ADH, the body is unable to reabsorb free water leading to an inability to concentrate urine (dilute urine)
- Large volumes of dilute urine are produced (3-5 liters per day)
- Nocturia (frequent urination at night)
- Polydipsia: Thirst results, leading to increased fluid intake
- Altered mental status
- Visual field defects
Diabetes Insipidus Diagnostic Testing
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Labs:
- CMP (Complete Metabolic Panel): Sodium, Calcium, Potassium, BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen), Glucose
- Urine Dipstick: Specific gravity and glucose
- 24-hour urine collection for volume and osmolality
- Imaging: Pituitary MRI (or CT scan)
Diabetes Insipidus Laboratory Findings
- 24-hour urine volume greater than 40 mL/kg body weight
- Dilute urine
- Urine osmolality is low
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