Urinary Incontinence Prevention
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What is a major cause of urinary incontinence in older adults?

  • Restricted mobility (correct)
  • Polyuria
  • Delirium
  • Urinary retention
  • Which of the following medications can contribute to urinary incontinence?

  • Alpha adrenergic agonists
  • Beta blockers
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is a common reversible cause of urinary incontinence?

  • Infection (correct)
  • Polyuria
  • Impaction
  • Delirium
  • What is a common effect of aging on the bladder?

    <p>Reduced voiding volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of urinary incontinence?

    <p>Social or hygienic problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common type of urinary incontinence?

    <p>Urge/OAB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of urge incontinence?

    <p>Involuntary detrusor contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of mixed urinary incontinence?

    <p>Sudden increase in abdominal pressure and involuntary detrusor contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of functional incontinence?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of urinary incontinence with exertion or sneezing?

    <p>Sudden increase in abdominal pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of overflow incontinence?

    <p>Urethral blockage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying cause of neurogenic/atonic incontinence?

    <p>Neurological disorders or damage to the nerves that control the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of assessing for reversible causes of urinary incontinence (UI)?

    <p>To treat underlying causes and possibly cure UI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a criterion for referral to a specialist for further evaluation of UI?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard for diagnosing detrusor overactivity?

    <p>Cystometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for UI?

    <p>Lifestyle modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the new definition of detrusor overactivity?

    <p>Any rise in detrusor pressure during filling cystometry associated with symptoms and not related to abnormal bladder compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a bladder diary in the evaluation of UI?

    <p>To identify patterns of urinary frequency and leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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