What Is the Mechanism of Action of Desmopressin

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of action of desmopressin?

• A)Increases reabsorption of water by increasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output
• B)Decreases reabsorption of water by decreasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output
• C)Increases reabsorption of water by increasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus increasing urinary output
• D)Increases reabsorption of water by decreasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output

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