Diabetes Insipidus Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Medical Terminology has 16 clues. Answers range from 4 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
A rare disorder that occurs when a person’s kidneys pass an abnormally large volume of urine that is insipid, dilute, and odorless.
Diabetes Insipidus is a(n) __________ disorder.
There are ____ types of Diabetes Insipidus.
Caused by a problem with the _________ _______.
Results from an interference with ADH synthesis, transport, or release.
Results from inadequate renal response to ADH despite presence of adequate ADH.
Results from ineffective thirst mechanism in hypothalamus.
Most commonly used test to diagnose and distinguish type of DI.
Can be administered as antidiuretic hormone replacement drug.
Sleep Pattern _______ r/t frequent urination.
The main complication of diabetes insipidus is _______.
Monitor serum electrolyte levels for dilutional _______.
Excessive thirst.
Excessive urination.
After the patient receives desmopressin, a patient that has central DI will have a dramatic ______ in the urine osmolality when tested.
The ____ is to get a patient the diagnosis they need through testing before there is a severe episode of dehydration.
