GERIATRICS Flashcards
1
Q
What controls bladder storage, which nerves innervate which muscles
A
Hypogastric nerve (Symp) - NA acts on a1 (-detrusor); b3 (+internal sphincter)
Pudendal nerve (somatic) - Ach acts on NicR (+external sphincter)
2
Q
What controls bladder voiding? which nerves innervate which muscles
A
Afferent firing –> PMC –> inhibit hypogastric and pudendal nerve
Stimulate pelvic nerve (PS) - Ach act on M3 receptors (+detrusor; -internal sphincter)
3
Q
Causes of transient reversible incontinence
A
Delirium Infection Atrophic vaginitis Pharm/psych Excess fluid Restricted mobility Stool impaction
