Patients with central DI are treated with
A) vasopressin.
B) insulin.
C) glucagon.
D) propylthiouracil.

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Patients with central DI who are unable to synthesize antidiuretic hormone (ADH)require replacement ADH (vasopressin)or an ADH analog.The most commonly prescribed drug is the synthetic analog of ADH, desmopressin (DDAVP).DDAVP can be given intravenously, subcutaneously, or as a nasal spray.A typical DDAVP dose is 1 to 2 mcg intravenously or subcutaneously every 12 hours.

Patients with Central DI Are Treated with