MFE Flashcards
1
Q
problems caused by constipation
A
abo pain
vomiting/ nausea
rectal discomfort / haemorrhoids
overflow diarrhoea
urinary retention
delirium
2
Q
What questions to ask when assessing constipation
A
- frequency of passing stools
- consistency
- tenesmus
- fluid intake
- abdo and rectal exam
3
Q
Name osmotic laxatives
A
- laxido
- lactulose
4
Q
Name softener laxatives
A
- docusate
5
Q
Name stimulant laxatives
A
- Senna
- bisacodyl
6
Q
What type of laxatives can be given for hard stools?
A
- osmotic laxatives
- softener
7
Q
Name some rectal preparations of laxatives?
A
- glycerine
- micolette
- phosphate enemas
8
Q
What drugs may cause constipation
A
- anti-depressants
- anti-psychotics
- levodopa
- aluminium
- iron
- opiates
9
Q
What are the 4 types of urinary incontinence
A
- urge
- stress
- functional
- overflow
10
Q
Describe urge incontinence
A
- frequency, urgency, nocturia
- bladder training
11
Q
Describe stress incontinence and treatments?
A
- sneezing, laughing, coughing
- pelvic floor exercises
12
Q
What is associated with overflow incontincence
A
- Prostate enlargemetn
13
Q
What can be used to treat prostate enlargement with overflow incontinence?
A
- tamsulosin (postural hypotension)
- finasteride (3 months to start working)
14
Q
What may be a cause of functional incontince?
A
- not being able to mobilise
- not being able to get to the toilet
- neurological conditions
15
Q
How often should pelvic floor exercises be done
A
- 3 times per day
