Urinary Incontinence Flashcards
1
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Describe the sphincters and nervous systems involved in micturition
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- internal sphincter: involuntary
- external sphincter: voluntary
- autonomic NS: sympathetic T10-L3 release norepi to relax bladder, parasympathetic S2-S4 release Ach to contract detrusor muscle
- somatic NS: motor neurons from S2-S4 supply external urethral sphincter
2
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Describe the detrusor muscle and its actions/functions
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- smooth muscle
- contracts & pushes urine out of the bladder (voiding phase)
- relaxed & allows bladder to fill (storage phase)
3
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Describe the etiology of urinary incontinence
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4
Q
Describe the etiology & RF for stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
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5
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Describe the presentation of stress UI
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6
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Describe the treatment for stress UI
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7
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Describe the etiology of urgency urinary incontinence (UUI)
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8
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Describe the presentation of urgency UI
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9
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Describe the diagnosis of UUI/OAB
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10
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Describe the initial management of urgency UI
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11
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Describe the pharm for urgency UI
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12
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List some bladder irritants
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13
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Describe the etiology of overactive bladder syndrome
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14
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Describe the presentation of overactive bladder syndrome
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15
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Describe the etiology of mixed UI
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