Deck 31: Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs

Question 1

Desmopressin is often preferred for treating diabetes insipidus for which reason?

A) convenient once daily oral administration
B) relieves nocturnal enuresis in most patients
C) causes more vasoconstriction than vasopressin
D) It is a potent inhibitor of adenylyl cyclase.
E) selectively activates vasopressin V₁ receptors

Answer 1

relieves nocturnal enuresis in most patients

Question 2

Which agent is most likely to cause an up-regulation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptors during long-term administration of the drug?

A) abarelix
B) gonadorelin
C) leuprolide
D) chorionic gonadotropin
E) nafarelin

Answer 2

abarelix