CONTINENCE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Prompted voiding is most appropriate for which of the following? - Answer-Functional incontinence due to mild cognitive impairment. Interstitial cystitis commonly results in loss of: - Answer-Bladder compliance /urge urinary incontinence in the presence of urethral obstruction due to benign prostatic hypertrophy is caused by which of the following? - Answer-Detrusor instability A 79 year old in a long-term care facility has functional incontinence and mild cognitive impairment. Which of the following management programs should be attempted first? - Answer-Prompted voiding. A patient who exhibits UI after institution of restrainast is exhibiting which type of incontinence? - Answer-Functional Which of the following physical findings during a digital rectal exam of the prostate would be expected in a patient with BPH? - Answer-Bilateral enlargement; boggy consistency. An 80 year old pt complains of chronic nocturia, difficulty holding back urine, and at times experiences loss of urine on the way to the bathroom. Which of the following would initially help to evaluate the severity of the problem? - Answer-Bladder diary The most accurate measurement of Post-void residual urine is obtained by: - Answer-Urethral catheterization At approximately what age do urine production patters normally change? - Answer-70 a 28 year old pt who is nonparous complains of urinary frequency. She consumes 5 quarts of water a day and is not physically active. She denies a history of cystitis. Which of the following is the probable cause of the pt's urinary frequency? - Answer-Fluid intake A 63 year old woman reports symptoms of frequent urination and loss of urine when she stands, lifts heavy objects or coughs. Her past surgical history includes a bladder suspension procedure 3 years ago. She currently saturates 7-10 pads a day. Which of the following tests would best determine the underlying etiology? - Answer-multichannel urodynamics Urge urinary incontinence can be managed best by which of the following? - Answer-Bladder retraining, anticholinergics, elimination of bladder irritants.