DIABETES INSIPIDUS Flashcards
1
Q
Diabetes insipidus is decrease in what hormone?
A
ADH
(Anti diuretic hirmone
2
Q
Causes of DI
A
Brain tumors
Infection
Cerebral injury
Head trauma
3
Q
If caused by cerebral injury, symptoms commonly appear ______ days after initial injury and last _______ days
A
3-5 days, 7-10 days
4
Q
Clinical manifestations
A
Polyuria 20L/day
Diluted urine
Polydipsia
Decreased skin turgor
5
Q
In DI the specific gravity of urine is?
A
Decreased
(normal 1.010)
6
Q
CONFIRMATORY DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR DI
A
WATER DEPRIVATION TEST
7
Q
How many hours to withhold fluid intake in water deprivation test?
A
4-18 hours
8
Q
Serum ELECTROLYTE in DI
A
Hypernatremia
9
Q
Nursing intervention for DI
A
MAIDS
Monitor I and O
Avoid alcohol
Increase fluids
Daily weight
Skin turgor
10
Q
Pharmacolofic management for DI
A
Desmopressin and petressin
(it replaces ADH)
