Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 2

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Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is given to a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following therapeutic response should you expect?

  

     A. Decreased blood pressure

     B. Decreased attention span

     C. Decreased urinary output

     D. Decreased blood sugar

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Decreased urinary output

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The therapeutic response of this medication is decreased urine output because it promotes renal conservation of water.

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Options A, B, & D: These are unrelated effects to this medication.

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