Here are 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the topic of Diabetes Insipidus with their correct answers:
1. What is Diabetes Insipidus (DI)?
A) A condition caused by high blood sugar levels
B) A disorder characterized by excessive thirst and urination
C) A type of metabolic disorder leading to insulin resistance
D) A genetic disorder affecting insulin production
Answer: B) A disorder characterized by excessive thirst and urination
2. Which of the following is the primary cause of Central Diabetes Insipidus (CDI)?
A) Insulin resistance
B) Inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH
C) Reduced secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
D) Excessive production of glucose in the liver
Answer: C) Reduced secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
3. Which hormone is deficient in Central Diabetes Insipidus (CDI)?
A) Insulin
B) Cortisol
C) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
D) Growth hormone
Answer: C) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
4. Which of the following is the most common symptom of Diabetes Insipidus?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
C) Excessive hunger (polyphagia)
D) Excessive sweating
Answer: B) Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
5. What is the most common cause of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI)?
A) Pituitary tumor
B) Genetic mutations in ADH receptors or renal tubules
C) Chronic kidney disease
D) Excessive ADH production
Answer: B) Genetic mutations in ADH receptors or renal tubules
6. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus?
A) Oral glucose tolerance test
B) Water deprivation test
C) Complete blood count (CBC)
D) Urine culture
Answer: B) Water deprivation test
7. Which of the following is the treatment for Central Diabetes Insipidus?
A) Insulin injections
B) Desmopressin (DDAVP)
C) Oral glucose tablets
D) Lithium carbonate
Answer: B) Desmopressin (DDAVP)
8. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys are unable to respond to:
A) Aldosterone
B) Insulin
C) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
D) Cortisol
Answer: C) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
9. Which of the following is a common complication of untreated Diabetes Insipidus?
A) Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hypertension
D) Cardiac arrhythmias
Answer: A) Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
10. Which condition is NOT typically associated with Diabetes Insipidus?
A) Excessive urination
B) Increased thirst
C) High blood pressure
D) Low urine osmolality
Answer: C) High blood pressure
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