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Question 1

Investigations for constipation

Answer 1

Abdo Xray (check for impaction), bladder scan (urinary retention), Us and Es, Mg and Ca (electrolyte imbalances)

Question 2

Medications that cause urinary incontinence

Answer 2

diuretics, alpha blockers

Question 3

Medications that cause urinary retention

Answer 3

alpha antagonists, CCBs, TCA, antipsychotics, opioids, NSAIDs, benzodiazepines

Question 4

Common drugs to treat an overactive bladder

Answer 4

B3 agonist, antimuscarinic

Question 5

Investigations in fall

Answer 5

ECG, Ct head, Us and Es, FBC

Question 6

Common causes of acute confusion

Answer 6

Infection, stroke, hypoglycaemia, head injury