A Patient Is Admitted with Hyponatremia

question 23

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) Insulin and furosemide
• B) Morphine and carbamazepine
• C) Digoxin and potassium
• D) Heparin and lopressor

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