CUA GL 2017 OAB Flashcards
What is the ICS definition of OAB?
Urinary urgency with or without urgency incontinence frequently accompanied by frequency and nocturia in the absence of UTI or other obvious pathology.
What is the ICS definition of Urinary frequency?
Patient complaint of urinating too often during the daytime
What is the ICS definition of nocturia?
one or more voids per night, preceded and followed by sleep
What is the ICS definition of urinary urgency?
urgency is the sudden compelling desire to pass urine that is difficult to defer.
what is the ICS definition of Urge incontinence?
involuntary leakage of urine accompanied or immediately preceded by urgency.
What is the prevalence of OAB?
14-18% in Canadian population, same between men and women
prevalence of OAB without UUI is more common that with UUI in men
Correct, it is the opposite in women
OAB and bladder outlet obstruction are comorbid conditions in men due to BPH.
Correct
What are the QoL domains negatively affected by OAB? wet or dry
daily life, recreational life, psychological concerns(depression), isolation, sexuality(particularly in women), work productivity(reduction as much as RA and asthma),
what is the most common cause for incontinence in older adults?
OAB and UUI
What is the first step of assessment of patient presenting for OAB?
Take a history, voiding diary if possible
What should be included in physical exam for OAB?
abdominal exam, pelvic exam to assess tissue quality and sensation, urethra and POP, stress incontinence(cough test), DRE, or vaginal exam, neurologic exam( perineal sensation, S1-S4, bulbocavernosal reflex, rectal sphincter tone)
Patient self reported questionaries’ are the most suitable method for assessing the patient’s perspective of bothersome symptoms and impact on patients’ quality of life.
Correct
A 24 hour voiding diary is adequate
Incorrect. bc of daily variability 3-7 days is.
Bladder diaries are not useful in behavioral therapies and bladder training programs.
Wrong. they are.
UA and Ucx is recommended for all patients presenting with OAB.
YES
Is urine cytology recommended in routine work up of patients with OAB>
NO, but remember that irritative voiding symptoms are associated with UC in women.
Is measurement of PVR recommended for patients with OAB?
Not typically unless there are obstructive voiding symptoms or ( neurologic history, prostate or incontinence surgery hx,
Are there imaging work up recommended in initial work up of OAB>
Nope( no cysto, US, MRI or CT)
Is monitoring of bladder wall thickness useful for monitoring the effects of OAB treatment? or diagnosis
No
Is UDS recommended in routine initial work up of OAB?
No