GENITOURINARY/NEPHROLOGY EXAM |
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,A 55-year-old man with a 30-pack-year smoking history A) Smoking-induced bladder irritation
presents with irritative voiding symptoms, including dysuria,
urgency, and frequency. Which of the following is the most Explanation: Smoking is a known bladder irritant that can cause lower urinary tract
likely contributing factor? symptoms (LUTS), particularly storage-related issues such as urgency, frequency, and
dysuria. Chronic exposure to tobacco-related toxins can also increase the risk of bladder
A) Smoking-induced bladder irritation cancer and inflammation.
B) Urethral stricture
C) Neurogenic bladder
D) Hypocontractile detrusor muscle
A 68-year-old male presents with lower urinary tract D) Post-void residual (PVR) ultrasound
symptoms (LUTS), including hesitancy, intermittent stream, and
incomplete emptying. As part of his evaluation, which of the Explanation: A PVR ultrasound is a simple, non-invasive test that helps assess bladder
following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test? emptying by measuring residual urine after voiding. High PVR suggests incomplete
emptying, which may be due to bladder outlet obstruction or detrusor underactivity.
A) Cystoscopy Urodynamic studies or cystoscopy are reserved for further evaluation if needed.
B) Urodynamic study
C) Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
D) Post-void residual (PVR) ultrasound
A 35-year-old woman presents with involuntary urine leakage C) Stress urinary incontinence
when coughing, sneezing, or laughing. She denies urgency or
nocturia. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Explanation: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine during
activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure (e.g., coughing, sneezing, laughing). It
A) Urge incontinence occurs due to urethral hypermobility or poor urethral coaptation in the absence of
B) Overflow incontinence detrusor overactivity.
C) Stress urinary incontinence
D) Functional incontinence
Which of the following best describes the underlying B) Urethral sphincter dysfunction due to loss of mechanical support
pathophysiology of stress urinary incontinence (SUI)?
Explanation: SUI is caused by urethral hypermobility and/or poor coaptation of the
A) Detrusor overactivity leading to uninhibited bladder urethral tissues, leading to inadequate closure of the urethral sphincter during increased
contractions intra-abdominal pressure.
B) Urethral sphincter dysfunction due to loss of mechanical
support
C) Bladder outlet obstruction causing incomplete voiding and
overflow
D) Neuropathy affecting bladder sensation and coordination
,A 42-year-old woman with stress urinary incontinence is A) Kegel exercises
interested in non-surgical treatment options. Which of the
following is the best initial recommendation? Explanation: Pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises) is the first-line treatment for
mild-to-moderate stress urinary incontinence. Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles
A) Kegel exercises helps support the urethra and improve urinary control. Surgery is reserved for cases that
B) Midurethral sling surgery do not improve with conservative measures.
C) Urethral bulking injections
D) Botulinum toxin injections
A 50-year-old woman with persistent SUI despite pelvic floor A) Pessary
exercises is interested in medical devices. Which of the
following is an appropriate next step? Explanation: A pessary is a medical device that provides urethral support and can help
reduce stress incontinence. It is a good option for patients who are not ready for surgery
A) Pessary but need additional support beyond lifestyle modifications and exercises.
B) Botulinum toxin injections
C) Sacral neuromodulation
D) Clean intermittent catheterization
A 58-year-old postmenopausal woman complains of stress C) Impressa device
urinary incontinence. She has completed a course of pelvic
floor muscle training with minimal improvement. She is Explanation: The Impressa device is an over-the-counter, non-surgical option for stress
interested in non-surgical options and prefers something urinary incontinence. It is designed to be inserted into the vagina to provide extra
readily available. Which of the following is an over-the- bladder support and reduce leakage. Unlike pessaries, which need to be fitted by a
counter option that provides additional bladder support? gynecologist, Impressa is available at most drug stores and can be self-inserted.
Pessaries and midurethral slings require medical fitting or surgical intervention.
A) Medically fitted pessary
B) Midurethral sling
C) Impressa device
D) Urethral bulking injection
Which of the following surgical options is the gold standard B) Midurethral sling
for treating stress urinary incontinence in women?
Explanation: The midurethral sling is the gold standard surgical treatment for stress
A) Urethral bulking injections urinary incontinence. It provides support to the urethra and improves closure during
B) Midurethral sling increased intra-abdominal pressure. Urethral bulking injections are an option but have
C) Artificial urinary sphincter lower long-term success rates.
D) Suprapubic catheter placement
, A 68-year-old woman presents with sudden urges to urinate B) Urgency urinary incontinence (UUI)
followed by involuntary urine leakage. She has no history of
pelvic surgery or significant physical activity-related leakage. Explanation: UUI is characterized by a strong, sudden urge to void that is immediately
What is the most likely diagnosis? followed by involuntary urine leakage. It is associated with detrusor overactivity and is
more common in older adults.
A) Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
B) Urgency urinary incontinence (UUI)
C) Overflow incontinence
D) Functional incontinence
Which of the following best describes the underlying D) Detrusor muscle overactivity leading to involuntary contractions
pathophysiology of urgency urinary incontinence (UUI)?
Explanation: UUI results from detrusor overactivity, where the bladder contracts
A) Urethral hypermobility causing poor sphincter closure involuntarily even when it is not full, leading to sudden urgency and leakage. This is
B) Bladder outlet obstruction resulting in overflow leakage distinct from stress incontinence, which results from urethral hypermobility.
C) Weak pelvic floor muscles leading to urine loss with
exertion
D) Detrusor muscle overactivity leading to involuntary
contractions
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for urgency C) Behavior modification and bladder training
urinary incontinence?
Explanation: Behavioral therapies (bladder training, timed voiding, fluid management, and
A) Midurethral sling surgery avoiding bladder irritants) are first-linetreatments for UUI. Medications (antimuscarinics,
B) Antimuscarinic medications beta-3 agonists) are considered if lifestyle modifications fail.
C) Behavior modification and bladder training
D) Urethral bulking injections
A 65-year-old woman with urgency urinary incontinence has C) Botox injections into the detrusor muscle
tried behavioral therapy and medications without
improvement. Which of the following is an appropriate next Explanation: For patients with refractory urgency urinary incontinence, Botox
step? (onabotulinumtoxinA) injections can be used to relax the detrusor muscle and reduce
involuntary contractions. Surgical options like midurethral slings are not indicatedfor UUI.
A) Midurethral sling surgery
B) Urethral bulking injections
C) Botox injections into the detrusor muscle
D) Alpha-blocker therapy
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND RATIONALES |
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,A 55-year-old man with a 30-pack-year smoking history A) Smoking-induced bladder irritation
presents with irritative voiding symptoms, including dysuria,
urgency, and frequency. Which of the following is the most Explanation: Smoking is a known bladder irritant that can cause lower urinary tract
likely contributing factor? symptoms (LUTS), particularly storage-related issues such as urgency, frequency, and
dysuria. Chronic exposure to tobacco-related toxins can also increase the risk of bladder
A) Smoking-induced bladder irritation cancer and inflammation.
B) Urethral stricture
C) Neurogenic bladder
D) Hypocontractile detrusor muscle
A 68-year-old male presents with lower urinary tract D) Post-void residual (PVR) ultrasound
symptoms (LUTS), including hesitancy, intermittent stream, and
incomplete emptying. As part of his evaluation, which of the Explanation: A PVR ultrasound is a simple, non-invasive test that helps assess bladder
following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test? emptying by measuring residual urine after voiding. High PVR suggests incomplete
emptying, which may be due to bladder outlet obstruction or detrusor underactivity.
A) Cystoscopy Urodynamic studies or cystoscopy are reserved for further evaluation if needed.
B) Urodynamic study
C) Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
D) Post-void residual (PVR) ultrasound
A 35-year-old woman presents with involuntary urine leakage C) Stress urinary incontinence
when coughing, sneezing, or laughing. She denies urgency or
nocturia. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Explanation: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine during
activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure (e.g., coughing, sneezing, laughing). It
A) Urge incontinence occurs due to urethral hypermobility or poor urethral coaptation in the absence of
B) Overflow incontinence detrusor overactivity.
C) Stress urinary incontinence
D) Functional incontinence
Which of the following best describes the underlying B) Urethral sphincter dysfunction due to loss of mechanical support
pathophysiology of stress urinary incontinence (SUI)?
Explanation: SUI is caused by urethral hypermobility and/or poor coaptation of the
A) Detrusor overactivity leading to uninhibited bladder urethral tissues, leading to inadequate closure of the urethral sphincter during increased
contractions intra-abdominal pressure.
B) Urethral sphincter dysfunction due to loss of mechanical
support
C) Bladder outlet obstruction causing incomplete voiding and
overflow
D) Neuropathy affecting bladder sensation and coordination
,A 42-year-old woman with stress urinary incontinence is A) Kegel exercises
interested in non-surgical treatment options. Which of the
following is the best initial recommendation? Explanation: Pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises) is the first-line treatment for
mild-to-moderate stress urinary incontinence. Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles
A) Kegel exercises helps support the urethra and improve urinary control. Surgery is reserved for cases that
B) Midurethral sling surgery do not improve with conservative measures.
C) Urethral bulking injections
D) Botulinum toxin injections
A 50-year-old woman with persistent SUI despite pelvic floor A) Pessary
exercises is interested in medical devices. Which of the
following is an appropriate next step? Explanation: A pessary is a medical device that provides urethral support and can help
reduce stress incontinence. It is a good option for patients who are not ready for surgery
A) Pessary but need additional support beyond lifestyle modifications and exercises.
B) Botulinum toxin injections
C) Sacral neuromodulation
D) Clean intermittent catheterization
A 58-year-old postmenopausal woman complains of stress C) Impressa device
urinary incontinence. She has completed a course of pelvic
floor muscle training with minimal improvement. She is Explanation: The Impressa device is an over-the-counter, non-surgical option for stress
interested in non-surgical options and prefers something urinary incontinence. It is designed to be inserted into the vagina to provide extra
readily available. Which of the following is an over-the- bladder support and reduce leakage. Unlike pessaries, which need to be fitted by a
counter option that provides additional bladder support? gynecologist, Impressa is available at most drug stores and can be self-inserted.
Pessaries and midurethral slings require medical fitting or surgical intervention.
A) Medically fitted pessary
B) Midurethral sling
C) Impressa device
D) Urethral bulking injection
Which of the following surgical options is the gold standard B) Midurethral sling
for treating stress urinary incontinence in women?
Explanation: The midurethral sling is the gold standard surgical treatment for stress
A) Urethral bulking injections urinary incontinence. It provides support to the urethra and improves closure during
B) Midurethral sling increased intra-abdominal pressure. Urethral bulking injections are an option but have
C) Artificial urinary sphincter lower long-term success rates.
D) Suprapubic catheter placement
, A 68-year-old woman presents with sudden urges to urinate B) Urgency urinary incontinence (UUI)
followed by involuntary urine leakage. She has no history of
pelvic surgery or significant physical activity-related leakage. Explanation: UUI is characterized by a strong, sudden urge to void that is immediately
What is the most likely diagnosis? followed by involuntary urine leakage. It is associated with detrusor overactivity and is
more common in older adults.
A) Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
B) Urgency urinary incontinence (UUI)
C) Overflow incontinence
D) Functional incontinence
Which of the following best describes the underlying D) Detrusor muscle overactivity leading to involuntary contractions
pathophysiology of urgency urinary incontinence (UUI)?
Explanation: UUI results from detrusor overactivity, where the bladder contracts
A) Urethral hypermobility causing poor sphincter closure involuntarily even when it is not full, leading to sudden urgency and leakage. This is
B) Bladder outlet obstruction resulting in overflow leakage distinct from stress incontinence, which results from urethral hypermobility.
C) Weak pelvic floor muscles leading to urine loss with
exertion
D) Detrusor muscle overactivity leading to involuntary
contractions
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for urgency C) Behavior modification and bladder training
urinary incontinence?
Explanation: Behavioral therapies (bladder training, timed voiding, fluid management, and
A) Midurethral sling surgery avoiding bladder irritants) are first-linetreatments for UUI. Medications (antimuscarinics,
B) Antimuscarinic medications beta-3 agonists) are considered if lifestyle modifications fail.
C) Behavior modification and bladder training
D) Urethral bulking injections
A 65-year-old woman with urgency urinary incontinence has C) Botox injections into the detrusor muscle
tried behavioral therapy and medications without
improvement. Which of the following is an appropriate next Explanation: For patients with refractory urgency urinary incontinence, Botox
step? (onabotulinumtoxinA) injections can be used to relax the detrusor muscle and reduce
involuntary contractions. Surgical options like midurethral slings are not indicatedfor UUI.
A) Midurethral sling surgery
B) Urethral bulking injections
C) Botox injections into the detrusor muscle
D) Alpha-blocker therapy
