The Urinary System - Incontinence Flashcards
1
Q
The bladder stores and expels urine with the coordinated response from the ____ and ____
A
nervous system and urinary system muscle contractions
2
Q
Incontinence results from either ____ or ____
A
uncontrolled contraction or overactivity of the bladder muscles
3
Q
Other conditions such as ____, ____, and ____ can also cause incontinence
A
urinary tract infection, prostate gland inflammation, and obstruction of the urinary system
4
Q
Some of the commonly used medications that are used to treat uncontrolled or overactive bladder include:
A
Tolterodine (Detrol)
Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
Solifenacin (Vesicare)
Trospium (Sanctura)