An investigator is studying a drug that acts on a G protein-coupled receptor in the pituitary gland. Binding of the drug to this receptor leads to increased production of inositol triphosphate (IP3) in the basophilic cells of the anterior pituitary. Administration of this drug every 90 minutes is most likely to be beneficial in the treatment of which of the following conditions?
AProstate cancer
BVariceal bleeding
CCentral diabetes insipidus
DAnovulatory infertility
EHyperkalemia
A 72-year-old man is brought in by ambulance to the hospital after being found down at home. On presentation, he appears cachectic and is found to be confused. Specifically, he does not answer questions appropriately and is easily distracted. His wife says that he has been losing weight over the last 3 months and he has a 40 pack-year history of smoking. His serum sodium is found to be 121 mEq/L and his urine osmolality is found to be 415 mOsm/kg. Chest radiograph shows a large central mass in the right lung. Which of the following treatments would be effective in addressing this patient's serum abnormality?
AAntipsychotic
BAntidiuretic hormone
CNormal saline
DRenin
EDemeclocycline
A 39-year-old man comes to the physician because of frequent urination for the past 2 months. He has been urinating 10–12 times during the day and 3–4 times during the night. He says he is drinking a lot of water to compensate for any dehydration. He has no history of serious illness and takes no medications. Vital signs are within normal limits. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. He is concerned he may have diabetes mellitus like his parents. Laboratory studies show: Hemoglobin 14.3 g/dL Serum Na+ 149 mEq/L K+ 3.9 mEq/L Cl- 102 mEq/L Glucose 90 mg/dL Osmolality 306 mOsmol/kg H2O Urine Osmolality 210 mOsmol/kg H2O A water deprivation test is conducted. After 2 hours of fluid restriction, his plasma osmolality is 315 mOsmol/kg H2O and his urine osmolality is 210 mOsmol/kg H2O. One hour after an ADH analog injection, his plasma osmolality is 276 mOsmol/kg H2O and his urine osmolality is 425 mOsmol/kg H2O. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
AHydrochlorothiazide therapy
BFluid restriction
CDesmopressin therapy
DTolvaptan therapy
EAmiloride therapy
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