Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ diabetes insipidus is due to insufficient release of ADH from the posterior pituitary gland

Diabetic neuropathy typically affects _____ first due to length of sensory neurons

_____ is a synthetic analogue of ADH

Conscious hypoglycaemic patients who are able to swallow with should be given a _____. If blood glucose levels do not rise begin IM glucagon or IV dextrose

Painful diabetic neuropathy is managed with one of the following medications: _____, duloxetine, gabapentin or pregablin

Renal failure in diabetics can cause _____ due to decreased clearance of insulin

Overdose of desmopressin can cause _____

Hint: what electrolyte abnormality?

_____ diabetes insipidus can be caused by electrolyte disturbances such as: hypercalcaemia or hypokalaemia

Diagnosis of diabetes insipidus involves a _____ to differentiate between primary polydipsia and diabetes insipidus, followed by administration of desmopressin to differentiate between cranial and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

If diabetes insipidus is untreated and patients do not consume enough fluid, they may develop severe _____