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17th September 2020

A 32-year-old patient with long-standing cranial diabetes insipidus

A 32-year-old patient with long-standing cranial diabetes insipidus after a head injury has been taking desmopressin, the medication of choice for patients with the condition, for several years. He wants to understand more about the medication and the mechanism of action.

Which of the following most accurately describes the mechanism of action of desmopressin? Select the SINGLE most appropriate option. Select ONE option only.

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