Urology Flashcards
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What are the 5 types of incontinence?
- stress
- urge
- overflow
- functional
- mixed
What is the most common type of incontinence in ppl >75yo?
urge
S/Sx of urge incontinence? (3)
- frequency
- urgency
- nocturia
Common etiologies of urge incontinence? (3)
- usually idiopathic
- overactive bladder
- detruser hyperactivity w/impaired bladder contractility (DHIC)
Nb. can also be d/t cystitis, tumor, stones, PD, dementia
Tx for urge incontinence (4)
- Timed voiding
- dietary manipulations to avoid irritants, weight loss
- kegels
- Meds: anticholinergics
What causes stress incontinence? (2)
- leakage d/t lack of pelvic supports
- intrinsic sphincter deficiency
Describe how lack of pelvic supports leads to stress incontinenc). What would usually cause this?
- usually hypermobility of the bladder neck (85%)
- 2/2 aging, hormonal changes, multiple vaginal births, pelvic surgery
What would cause intrinsic sphincter deficiency (stress incontinence)?
pelvic radiation, trauma, surgery
Tx for stress incontinence? (4)
- pelvic floor exercises
- Meds: alpha agonists, imipramine
- quit smoking
- surgery - bladder sling for support
What is the cause of overflow incontinence?
- detrusor underactivity
- bladder outlet obstruction
- Elevated PRV
What could cause detrusor under activity (overflow incontinence)? (5)
DM, MS, lumbar stenosis, spinal cord injury, meds (anticholinergics)
What would cause bladder outlet obstruction (overflow incontinence)? (3)
ureteral stricture, BPH, cystocele
What are the s/sx of overflow incontinence
small but continuous urine leak
Tx for overflow incontinence (2)
TURP, or intermittent catheterization
functional incontinence doesn’t involve _____
the lower urinary tract
functional incontinence results from _______
cognitive or functional impairments
Mixed incontinence (stress and urge) is most common in what population?
- older women (65% w/stress incontinence have urgency)
Tx of mixed incontinence
imipramine (anticholinergic and alpha agonist)
What are the 3 P’s you should assess for in the history of someone with incontinence? What should you also inquire about or suggest?
- Position of leakage (standing, sitting, supine)
- Protection (pads per day, wetness of pads)
- problem (quality of life)
- voiding diary
What are the different modalities you can use to diagnose incontinence? (4)
- UA
- PRV
- pad weight
- urodynamics
What other meds can be used to treat incontinence in addition to the aforementioned meds, lifestyle modifications, exercises, and bladder training?
- alpha adrenergic stimulators
- oral estrogen
- cymbalta (duloxetine) - increases urethral sphincter contraction
When do you screen for prostate cancer?
- high risk groups/AAs: 45 yrs
- Others: 50 yrs
- stop at 75 or <10 yr survival
RFs for prostate cancer (5)
- AA>white>Asians
- FMH
- Diet
- age
- environmental exposure
How do you determine someone’s gleason score?
- first # = majority of the tissue
- second # = 2nd most common
(4+3 is worse than 3+4)