Question

What do you mean by polydipsia?

(a) Thirst from dehydration

(b) Osmotic diuretic like activity being a hyperglycaemic

(c) Hunger

(d) Weight loss

The question was asked at a job interview.

I would like to ask this question from Controlled Release Medication in section Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Thirst from dehydration

To explain I would say: Hyperglycaemia acts as an osmotic diuretic and thus increased the frequency of urination. This leads to thirst from dehydration and the patient tends to drink a lot of water. Polyuria is frequent urination. Hunger and frequent eating is polyphagia. Polydipsia is thirst from dehydration.