Incontinence Flashcards
1
Q
Urge incontinence- Sx
A
- Urgency followed by uncontrollable flow of large amount of urine
- Urgency, frequency and nocturia
- Detrusor overactivitiy
2
Q
Urge incontinence- Eti
A
- Bladder irritation- tumor, stones, diverticuli
- CNS upper motor neurons- stroke, dementia, parkinson
3
Q
Stress incontinence- Sx
A
Involuntary loss of urine with increase intrabd. pressure
- Small Amt of urine
4
Q
Overflow incontinence- Sx
A
- High PVR
- Outlet obstruction due to prostate, stricture, cystocle
5
Q
Acontractile bladder
A
- Detrusor underactivity
- Lower motor neuron lesions
- ## autonomic neuropathy- DM, B12, syphilis
6
Q
Overflow incontinence- Tx
A
- Alpha blockers
- Beware of orthostatic HTN
7
Q
Functional incontinence- Sx
A
- Patient can’t get to toilet
- demential, delirium, restraints
8
Q
Incontinence- Eti
A
- 50% community
- 50-75% institutionalized
- W>M
- Increases with age
9
Q
Incontinence- Tx
A
- Reduce dietary diuretics
- Pelvic floor PT
- Drink less liquid a night
- Scheduled toileting
- Topical estrogen
