Identify the Correct Statement About Desmopressin Acetate (DDAVP)

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Multiple Choice

Identify the correct statement about desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) .

• A) It is injected SC or IM in the early treatment of diabetes insipidus.
• B) It has a duration of action that is much shorter than the natural vasopressin.
• C) It is contraindicated in patients with abdominal distention associated with surgical procedures.
• D) It is proven effective in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis when administered prior to bedtime.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Narrowing

The restriction of a response to a limited number of situations.

Blocking

A learning phenomenon where a previously learned association prevents the acquisition of a new association with the same conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinct conditioned response after a rest period, without the need for further conditioning.

Amygdala

A region in the brain that is key in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure, and plays a significant role in emotional learning.