A patient is admitted with hyponatremia.The practitioner suspects the patient may have syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)and orders a serum ADH level for the next morning.Which medications must be stopped or withheld at least 8 hours prior to the test?

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To prepare the patient for the test,all drugs that may alter the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)are withheld for a minimum of 8 hours.Common medications that affect ADH levels include morphine sulfate,lithium carbonate,chlorothiazide,carbamazepine,oxytocin,nicotine,alcohol,and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

A Patient Is Admitted with Hyponatremia