Multiple choice

Which of the following is not seen in SIADH?

  1. Hyponatremia

  2. Hypouricemia

  3. Volume depletion causing hypotension

  4. None of these
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Explanation

SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH) causes euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia with concentrated urine and hypouricemia (increased renal uric acid excretion). Volume depletion causing hypotension is NOT seen in SIADH - that would occur in true volume depletion states like dehydration or hemorrhage. SIADH patients are typically normotensive.

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