Urinary Incontinence Flashcards
1
Q
External sphincter controls voluntary or involuntary control?
A
-Voluntary
2
Q
Role of estrogen in urinary incontinence
A
- Decreased estrogen
- Decreased competence of internal/external sphincter
3
Q
Stress Urinary Incontinence (UI)
A
- During exertion (Sneezing, exercising, etc)
- Sphincter no longer is able to resist flow
- Risk factors; pregnancy, menopause, obesity, age
4
Q
Urge Urinary Incontinence (UI)
A
- Over active detrusor muscle
- Involuntary bladder contractions
- Risk factors; aging, neurological diseases, bladder outlet obstruction
- Symptoms; frequency, urgency, nocturia, bed wetting (Enuresis)
5
Q
Overflow UI
A
- Full bladder that is unable to empty completely
- Urine leaks from bladder
- Large residual volume
- Urethral overactivity
- Bladder under activity
6
Q
Mixed/Other UI
A
- Combos can coexist
- Functional incontinence
- Drug related incontinence
7
Q
Functional Incontinence
A
- Dementia
- Mental or mobility impairment
- UTI
- Constipation
8
Q
Drug induced incontinence (Diuretics)
A
- Alpha receptor agonist/antagonist
- ACEIs
- CCBs
- Narcotics
- Sedatives
- Alcohol
9
Q
Drugs/ disease states that induce polyuria
A
- Stress UI
- Urinary Retention
- Functional UI
- Anticholinergics
- Stress UI (when you cough)
10
Q
Reversible causes of UI “DIAPPERS”
A
- Delirium
- Infection
- Atrophic vaginitis/urethritis
- Psychiatric disorder
- Pharmacological treatments
- Excessive urine output
- Restricted mobility
- Stool impaction (think narcotics and such)
11
Q
Nonpharm treatment of UI
A
- Behavioral; pelvic floor exercises, peeing schedule
- Antiincontinence devices
- Catheters
- Absorbents
- Tolieting substitutes
- Skin protectants
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
12
Q
Pharmacological treatment of UI
A
- Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
- Tolterodine (Detrol)
- Solifenacin succinate (Vesicare)
- Darifenacin (Enablex)
- Trespium (Sanctura)
- Fesoterodine (Toviaz)
- Botox injection
- Mirabegron (Myrbetriq)
- Use ER/patches over regular release
- Common side effect is dry mouth
- TCAs need additional indication
13
Q
1st line treatment of UI
A
- Behavioral therapies
- Can combine with anticholinergic therapies
- For Urge UI and over active bladder
14
Q
2nd line treatment of UI
A
- Offer antimuscarinic
- ER>IR
- Don’t use in pts with glaucoma
- Use caution if history of urinary retention, impaired gastric emptying
- Manage dry mouth and constipation
- Be careful in older populations
15
Q
3rd line treatment of UI
A
- SNS
- PTNS
- Intradetursor Botox