NURS 209- Urinary incontinence Questions With Complete
Solutions
Overflow incontinence
complaint of urinary incontinence in the symptomatic presence
of an excessively (over-) full bladder
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
enlargement of the prostate gland
What may occur secondary to BPH?
Chronic bladder outlet obstruction (BOO)
Symptoms of BPH
-incomplete emptying
-frequency
-intermittency
-urgency
-weak stream
-straining
-nocturia
Assessment for BPH
-medical history
-physical exam
-International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)
-Urinalysis
What can cause an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA)?
, 1. Enlarged prostate
2. Prostatitis
3. Prostate cancer
4. Recent ejaculation
5. Digital rectal exam
6. Bicycle riding
What is the #1 cancer in men?
Prostate cancer
Symptoms of prostate cancer
-sexual dysfunction
-change in bladder habits
-weakness or numbness in legs
-frequent pain
-blood in urine
Risk factors for prostate cancer
-men, age >50
-ethnicity (african, carribean)
-family history
-obesity
Treatments for prostate cancer
-active surveillance
-surgery
-radiotherapy
-hormone therapy
-chemotherapy
-targeted therapy
Solutions
Overflow incontinence
complaint of urinary incontinence in the symptomatic presence
of an excessively (over-) full bladder
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
enlargement of the prostate gland
What may occur secondary to BPH?
Chronic bladder outlet obstruction (BOO)
Symptoms of BPH
-incomplete emptying
-frequency
-intermittency
-urgency
-weak stream
-straining
-nocturia
Assessment for BPH
-medical history
-physical exam
-International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)
-Urinalysis
What can cause an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA)?
, 1. Enlarged prostate
2. Prostatitis
3. Prostate cancer
4. Recent ejaculation
5. Digital rectal exam
6. Bicycle riding
What is the #1 cancer in men?
Prostate cancer
Symptoms of prostate cancer
-sexual dysfunction
-change in bladder habits
-weakness or numbness in legs
-frequent pain
-blood in urine
Risk factors for prostate cancer
-men, age >50
-ethnicity (african, carribean)
-family history
-obesity
Treatments for prostate cancer
-active surveillance
-surgery
-radiotherapy
-hormone therapy
-chemotherapy
-targeted therapy