Physiological Adaptation Q 128

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Adequate fluid replacement and vasopressin replacement are objectives of therapy for which of the following disease processes? Adequate fluid replacement and vasopressin replacement are objectives of therapy for which of the following disease processes?

  

     A. Diabetes mellitus

     B. Diabetes insipidus

     C. Diabetic ketoacidosis

     D. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Diabetes insipidus

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Maintaining adequate fluid and replacing vasopressin are the main objectives in treating diabetes insipidus.

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Option A: Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose.

Option C: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of severe insulin insufficiency.

Option D: An excess of antidiuretic hormone leads to SIADH, causing the patient to retain fluid.

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