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Place the following symptoms under the correct condition: Diabetes Insipidus or SIADH.

A.

Polyuria

B.

Decreased Urine Output

C.

Hyponatremia

D.

Hypernatremia

E.

Dilute Urine

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"A"},"B":{"answers":"B"},"C":{"answers":"A"},"D":{"answers":"B"},"E":{"answers":"A"}}

Diabetes Insipidus:

  • Polyuria: ADH deficiency/resistance causes excessive urine output.
  • Hypernatremia: Excessive water loss leads to high serum sodium levels.
  • Dilute Urine: The kidneys cannot concentrate urine without ADH.

SIADH:

  • Decreased Urine Output: Excess ADH leads to water retention and decreased urination.
  • Hyponatremia: Water retention dilutes sodium levels.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

(A) Lethargy: More common in hypercalcemia.

(B) Hypertension: Hypocalcemia is more likely to cause hypotension due to reduced contractility.

(C) Bone Pain: More common in hypercalcemia due to bone resorption.

(D) Positive Chvostek’s Sign: Facial twitching when tapping the facial nerve is a classic sign of hypocalcemia.

(E) Constipation: Hypocalcemia is associated with diarrhea, not constipation.

Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

Explanation

(A) Hypokalemia: Addison’s disease does not cause potassium loss.

(B) Hyperkalemia: Addison’s disease involves adrenal insufficiency, leading to low aldosterone levels. Aldosterone normally promotes potassium excretion; without it, potassium accumulates in the blood.

(C) Hyponatremia: Lack of aldosterone also prevents sodium retention, leading to excess sodium loss in urine and low sodium levels.

(D) Hypernatremia: Sodium levels are low due to excessive sodium excretion.

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