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Urinary Incontinence Flashcards

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Top 8 risk factors for urinary incontinence:

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  • females
  • increased age
  • medications
  • obesity/pregnancy
  • pelvic muscle weakness
  • immobility/impaired cognition
  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • neurogenic disorders
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Females have increased risk of urinary incontinence b/c of…

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  • changes in estrogen

- shorter urethra (less resistance to pressure)

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Increased age increases the risk of urinary incontinence b/c…

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  • kidney’s ability to [ ] urine decreases, so larger volume of urine
  • decreased muscle tone in bladder, sphincters, and pelvic muscles
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Medications increase the risk of urinary incontinence b/c of the…

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side effects

  • muscle relaxants
  • diuretics
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Obesity/pregnancy increases the risk of urinary incontinence b/c of:

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increased mass and pressure on bladder and urinary tract

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Pelvic muscle weakness increases the risk of urinary incontinence b/c…

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  • plays role in voluntary control of urination

- strengthening muscles is treatment option

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Immobility/impaired condition increases the risk of urinary incontinence b/c…

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pt might not be able to reach bathroom or unwilling to release urine in proper place

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) increases the risk of urinary incontinence b/c…

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prostate gland is enlarged and blocks urethra

- common cause of overflow incontinence in males

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Neurogenic disorders increase the risk of urinary incontinence b/c of…

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can cause loss of voluntary control of urinary tract

- ex: diabetic neuropathy/spinal cord injury

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4 types of urinary incontinence (can use absorbent OTC supplies):

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  • stress incontinence
  • overactive bladder (OAB) or urge
  • overflow incontinence
  • functional incontinence
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Most common type of incontinence in women:

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stress incontinence

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Common symptoms of stress incontinence involve the involuntary leakage or urine due to…

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  • sudden increase in abdominal pressure
  • sneezing
  • laughing
  • coughing
  • lifting
  • pregnancy
  • obesity
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Stress incontinence occurs due to…

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weakness or urethral sphincter and pelvic floor muscles

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Treatment of stress incontinence:

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  • pelvic floor exercises (knack maneuver/kegel exercises)

- can use Rx topical estrogen creams (no oral)

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Rx topical estrogen cream only works if…

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primary cause is due to estrogen deficiency

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Overactive bladder (OAB) or urge is more common w/…

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increased age

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Symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) or urge:

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  • sudden and profound urgency
  • increased frequency ( > 8 times a day)
  • nocturia
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Treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) or urge:

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  • OTC Oxytrol patch
  • Rx anticholinergics
  • usage of absorbent supplies
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Overflow incontinence occurs due to…

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  • over-distention of bladder

- outlet obstruction/underactive bladder

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Symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) or urge:

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  • dribbling
  • decreased force
  • increased urgency
  • incomplete voiding
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Treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) or urge:

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Rx medications and absorbent supplies

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Functional incontinence is more common in…

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Functional incontinence occurs due to…

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  • stroke
  • decreased mobility
  • impaired cognition
  • functionally impaired pts
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Urine loss for functional incontinence is due to…

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impaired physical/cognitive impairment

- interferes w/ pt’s ability to reach bathroom

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Nonpharm treatment options:
- toileting assistance - bladder training - pelvic floor exercises - absorbent supplies
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First line of treatment for all types of urinary incontinence except overflow:
behavioral modifications (toileting assistance)
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Toileting assistance:
using routine/scheduled voiding at regular intervals (Q2-4H)
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Bladder training:
- type of behavioral modification - delay voiding when urge occurs and increase urine volume by increasing interval between voids - positive reinforcement
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Bladder training is recommended for...
OAB/urge incontinence
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Pelvic floor exercises:
- type of behavioral modification - improves urethral closure pressure by activating muscles of urethra - knack maneuver - kegel exercises
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Knack maneuver:
contracting pelvic floor muscles in anticipation of and during increases in intra-abdominal pressure
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Kegel exercises:
- squeezing pelvic muscles to stop flow of urine | - 10 reps 3-4 times a day (hold for 10 seconds)
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Choosing an absorbent supply depends on...
amount of urine leakage
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Absorbent supplies are used to...
- absorb urine - minimize skin contact w/ urine - protect clothing, bedding, and furniture while allowing mobility
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Absorbent supplies will help ______ but not _______
relieve pt discomfort, doesn't treat condition
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OTC Oxytrol/oxybutynin patch are for women/males
women
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OTC Oxytrol/oxybutynin patch:
anticholinergic medication that relaxes detrusor muscle of bladder
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OTC Oxytrol/oxybutynin patch only treats...
OAB/urge
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T/F: OTC Oxytrol/oxybutynin patch is the only OTC pharm treatment option approved for OAB/urge urinary
T, only approved for women
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OTC Oxytrol/oxybutynin patch should be applied every...
4 days to abdomen, hips, or butt
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Common adverse effects of OTC Oxytrol/oxybutynin patch:
- skin irritation - constipation - dry mouth
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Pt should see a doctor if there's no relief after ______ of using OTC Oxytrol/oxybutynin patch
2 weeks
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