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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) Hydrochlorothiazide: A thiazide diuretic used for hypertension, not ICP.

(B) Spironolactone: A potassium-sparing diuretic used for heart failure, not ICP.

(C) Furosemide: A loop diuretic that reduces fluid overload but is not the first choice for ICP management.

(D) Mannitol: An osmotic diuretic that reduces brain swelling by drawing fluid out of the brain and into the bloodstream.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

(A) Promote diuresis and reduce ascites: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic used in cirrhosis to help manage fluid retention and ascites caused by portal hypertension.

(B) Prevent worsening liver damage: Spironolactone does not directly protect the liver.

(C) Reduce blood pressure: Though it can lower BP, this is not its primary use in cirrhosis.

(D) Increase urine output without affecting potassium levels: It spares potassium, but monitoring is still needed to prevent hyperkalemia.

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