Urinary Incontinence Flashcards

1
Q

Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI)
-Bladder ___
-Involuntary loss of urine associated with ?
-Most often related to ____ due to invol bladder contractions
-Detrusor muscle contracts innapropriately during?
-Whats a symptom syndrome characterized by urinary urgency with or w/o incontinence ?
-__ and __ are DISTINCT and shouldnt be ?
-What should be negative?
-Diagnosis by ?

A
  1. OVERACTIVITY
  2. urgency
  3. detrusor (bladder) overactivity due to invol bladder contractions
  4. Urinary storage
  5. Overactive BLADDER (OAB)
  6. OAB, Detrusor overactivity , used interchangeably
  7. urinalysis and culture
  8. urodynamic studies
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

  1. ___ underactivity
  2. Involuntary loss of urine on ? (3)
  3. Decreased or inadequate ___
  4. Urethral muscles compromised and cant ?
    Women > Men
  5. RF for women ? (6)
  6. RF for men? (3)
  7. DIagnosis?
A
  1. urethral
  2. effort, physical exertion, sneezing/coughing
  3. urethral closure forces
  4. counter the intra abdominal forces during phsyical activity
  5. preg , childbirth, menopause, cognitive impairment, obseity and aging
  6. Prior LUT surgery , neurological disease or otehr injury compromising sphincter
  7. cough stress test
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Causes of Urinary Incontinence (DIAPPERS)
-Describe

A
  1. delirium
  2. infection
  3. atrophic
  4. pharmacologic
  5. physchological
  6. endocrine/excess urine output
  7. restricted mobility
  8. stool impaction
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Localized or Systemic Illnesses that can influence LUT function
1. D
2.D
3.U
4.D
5. C
6. P
7. Ne
8.Post
9. Congen

A
  1. dementia/delirium
  2. depression
  3. UTI (cystitis)
  4. DM
  5. COnstipation
  6. Pelvic malignancy
  7. Neuro disease (stroke, PD, MS, spinal cord injury)
  8. Post meno pausal atrophic urethritis or vaginitis
  9. congen malformations of Urinary tract
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

For each Symptom, differentiate between if the sx is present in UUI (bladder overactivity) or SUI (urethral UNDERactivity)

  1. Urgency
  2. Frequency WITH urgency
  3. Leaking during physical activity
  4. Amount of urinary leakage with each episode of incontinence
  5. Ability to reach toilet in time following an urge to void
  6. nocturnal incontinence
  7. nocturia
A
  1. Yes for UUI
  2. YES for UUI, rarely for SUI
  3. YES for SUI
  4. UUI = large if present, SUI = usually small
  5. UUI = no or barely, SUI = Yes
  6. UUI = Yes, SUI = rare
  7. UUI = usually, SUI = seldom
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Signs of UI
1. Pt will NEED a PE and brief neuro assessment
-What 4 exams are included in the work up?

A
  1. abdominal exam
    -neurologic assessment of perineum
    -pelvic exam in women
    -genital and prostate exam in men
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Medication Therapy in OAB and UUI
1. Avoid anti-muscarinic agents in pts with ? (3)

  1. Antimusc agents used cautiously in which pt’s ? (4)
  2. Need to manage __ and ___ before abandoning effective antimusc therapy
  3. What are newer alternatives for UUI’s?
A
  1. Narrow angle glaucoma, severe impaired gastric emptying or severe urinary retention (Postvoid residual > 250-300 mL)
  2. Frail pt’s
    -those w/mild impaired gastric emptying
    -Hx of mild urinary retention
    - on other meds with anticholinergic properties
  3. constipation, dry mouth
  4. B3 agonists
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Non pharm for UI :
Surgery vs Non pharm options
-Name a couple

A
  1. Surgery is rarely part of initial management
  2. lifestyle mods
  3. pelvic floor muscle rehab
  4. external neuromodulation
  5. alt medicine therapies
  6. anti - incontinence devices
  7. supportive interventions
  8. Scheduling regimens
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

TX of OAB in adults

  1. First line tx’s
    (2)
  2. Second line tx’s
    (4)
  3. 3rd line tx (2)
A
  1. Behavioral therapies (bladder training and control strategies, pelvic floor muscle training, fluid management)
    -can be combined with pharmacologic therapies
  2. Oral antimusc or B3 agonist
    -ER formulations preferred
    -TD Oxybutynin (patch or gel) may be offered
    -Combo therapy with oral antimusc and B3 agonist acceptable for pt’s refractory to monotherapy w/either class of drug
  3. Intradetrusor botulinum toxin A ( 100 units), in pt’s refractory to first and second line tx
    -peripheral tibial nerve stim or sacral neuromod w/refractory OAB or candidates not eligible for second line therapy
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

UUI : Oxybutynin
1. Whats oldest and cheapest?
2. What effects? (ae’s?)
3. whats an issue?
4. What can we use for dry mouth ?
5. Which formulation produces less dry mouth? Bc of this, it is better ___ than IR

  1. DDI’s with ?
  2. Also avail in ___
  3. TDS is OTC for ?
    -Bypasses ____ and __
    -More __ and associated with ?
    -Rotate __ to avoid local pruritis and erythema
  4. whats ir dose?
  5. XL Dose?
  6. Patch?
A
  1. IR version
  2. substantial non urinary antimusc effects (dry mouth, constipation, dizzi, vision changes)
  3. Adherence
  4. Sugarless gum, candy, saliva sub
  5. XL formulation ,tolerated
  6. other anticholinergic drugs and CYP3A4 inhibs
  7. Topical gel (ETOH based)
  8. OAB in women > 18
    -first pass hepatic and gut metab
    - tolerable, improved QOL
    -Application site
  9. 2.5mg PO 2-4x daily
  10. 5-30 mg PO once daily
  11. 3.9 mg/day - 1 patch applied 2x weekly
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Tolterodine : UUI
1. equal efficacy as oxybutynin but better ___ bc of ?
2. Hepatic metabolism using which enzymes
3. DDI with ?
4. major interaction with ? ***
5. How many weeks for max benefit
6. AE’s ? (5)
7. If concomitant use of Class 1a and 3 , what must u monitor?
8. Which formulation causes less dry mouth ? This improves OAB sx’s in men taking ?

  1. Dose for Tolterodine IR and Tolterodine LA?
A
  1. tolerated (less lipophilicty)
  2. CYP2D6 (for EM) , CYP 3A4 for PM
  3. CYP 3a4 inhibs
  4. Duloxetine
  5. 8 weeks
  6. dry mouth, dyspepsia, HA, constipation, Dry eyes
  7. QT prolongation
  8. Tolterodine LA (Once daily)
    - alpha adrenergic BLOCKERS
  9. IR : 1 mg twice daily
    LA : 2 mg once daily
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Fesoterodine Fumarate (UUI)
1. Indicated for sx’s of? (3)
2. Has more dry mouth than ?
3. Discontinue rate high due to AE’s such as ? (4)

A
  1. Urinary frequency, urgency, and urgency incontinence
  2. Tolterodine LA
  3. Dry mouth, constipation, dyspepsia, dry eyes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Trospium Chloride :
1. Caution in which creatinine clearance and age??
2. In above pt population , give the IR dose ___ and ER u should ___
3. Trospium IR has less __ than oxybutynin IR (but is non inferior)
4. Anticholinergic AE’s are more pronounced in ?
5. DDI’s with ? (6) P,M,V,E,A,M
6. The drug has poor __ and food reduces it by __
7. WHats the usual dose of IR?

A
  1. CrCL < 30 , Age >= 75
  2. 20 mg once daily, avoid!
  3. dry mouth
  4. age >= 75
  5. Procainamide , morphine, vancomycin, EtOH, antacids, metformin
  6. Bioavail (<10%), 70-80%
  7. 20 mg po BID
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Other 2nd Gen AntiMusc

  1. Solifenacin Succinate
    -has less dry mouth than?
    -DDI With ? (2)
    -What happens at higher doses?
  2. Darifenacin
    -Improves ___ and ___
    -DDI With ?
A
  1. oxybutynin IR
    - CYP3a4 inhib and inducers
    -QT interval prolongation
  2. QOL, urinary sx’s
    - Substrates of CYP2D6
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Mirabegron (UUI)
1. WHat kind of drug ?
2. Efficacy like Tolterodine ER such as lower # of ___ and __ and increased ____
3. Modestly effective but with non signif improvements in ?
4. When do u see the efficacy?
5. COmmon ADE”s? 4
6. PM of CYP2d6 can lead to ?
7. Dose?

Vibegron (UUI)
-Also a B3 agonist, only 1% anticholinergic ae’s
-Dose is 75 mg PO daily

A
  1. B3 adrenergic agonist
  2. incontinent episodes, micturations per 24 hrs, volume voided
  3. UUI
  4. 4-8 weeks
  5. HTN, Nasopharyngitis, HA (But less anticholinergic ae’s! only about 3%) , UTI
  6. Incr mirabegron concentrations
  7. 25 mg daily start
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Urethral Underactivity (SUI)

  1. Can be aggravated by agents with Alpha adrenergic ANTAG such as?
  2. What drugs can you use for treatment ? (4)
A
  1. Prazosin, Terazosin, doxazosin, flomax, alfuzosin, silodosin, methyldopa, clonidine, guanfacine , labetalol
  2. Topical estrogen,
    -Duloxetine (only approved for SUI in europe),
    -alpha agonists ( ephedrine or midodrine –> maybe better in combo with estrogens)
    -venlafaxine (Not currently approved for SUI in USA)