Question

Osmitrol (mannitol) is administered. In response to the administration of Osmitrol (mannitol), you expect...?

a) Increased blood pressure
b) Decreased urine output
c) Expansion of intravascular volume
d) Elevated blood glucose levels

Answer 1

When Osmitrol (mannitol) is administered, you can expect an expansion of intravascular volume, which leads to increased blood pressure.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Osmitrol (mannitol) is administered, you can expect an expansion of intravascular volume. Osmitrol is an osmotic diuretic that promotes water loss through osmosis. It works by increasing the osmotic pressure of the blood, causing fluid from the tissues to move into the intravascular space. This expansion of intravascular volume leads to increased blood pressure. Additionally, Osmitrol does not affect urine output and blood glucose levels directly.