Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 2

By | May 30, 2022

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

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

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

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