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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?

Reduced voiding volume (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of urinary incontinence?

Social or hygienic problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common type of urinary incontinence?

Urge/OAB (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of urge incontinence?

Involuntary detrusor contractions (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Sudden increase in abdominal pressure and involuntary detrusor contractions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of functional incontinence?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Sudden increase in abdominal pressure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of overflow incontinence?

Urethral blockage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of neurogenic/atonic incontinence?

Neurological disorders or damage to the nerves that control the bladder (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To treat underlying causes and possibly cure UI (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard for diagnosing detrusor overactivity?

Cystometry (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Lifestyle modification (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the new definition of detrusor overactivity?

Any rise in detrusor pressure during filling cystometry associated with symptoms and not related to abnormal bladder compliance (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify patterns of urinary frequency and leakage (A) Signup and view all the answers

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