Pelvic Relaxation & Incontinence (4) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cystocele?
A
Anterior vaginal prolapse d/t bladder
2
Q
What is a rectocele?
A
Lower posterior vaginal prolapse d/t rectum
3
Q
Apical vaginal/uterine prolapse is?
A
Uterus mildly falls into the vagina.
4
Q
What’s a vaginal vault prolapse?
A
Sagging uterovaginal canal
5
Q
What is a colpocleisis?
A
Sewing the vagina shut to prevent uterine prolapse
6
Q
What is a urodynamics test?
A
Done in office, use of catheters to fill the bladder w/ water and measure where the pt feels the urge to void, urge to use the restroom
7
Q
What post-void residual is normal?
A
50mL
8
Q
Urinary urgency and frequency means? What’s the tx?
A
Detrusor weakness
Behavior modification
Antispasmodics
- oxybutynin
- tolterodine
