Web Woc Continence Care |106 Questions| With Correct Answers.

filling cystometrogram {Ans: records pressure within the bladder while the bladder is filling at a set rate 40-60ml/min. The volumes that trigger detrusor contractions and the urge to void are documented as the bladder is filling.}sympathetic nerves release __________ and have __________ receptors {Ans: adrenaline (norepinephrine) adrenergic}uroflowmetry {Ans: an invasive test that measures the flow rate of urine while the patient voids into a device called the uroflow device. This test is helpful to assess bladder capacity, quality of urine stream and intermittency. *Normal voiding pattern resembles a bell-shaped curve*}rectocele {Ans: *type of obstructive defecation syndrome* herniation/prolapse of the anterior rectal wall into the posterior vagina diagnosis: may coexist with rectal bleeding and urinary incontinence, Patient may admit supporting perineum through vagina (splinting) to facilitate defecation, May be identified pelvic exam and defecography - radiographic visualization of rectoanal function, When visible, intact bowel is visualized - looking at the outside wall of the bowel with stool contained inside treatment: conservative treatment (pelvic floor exercises, diet/stool management), Pessary, Surgery to repair}alpha adrenergic antagonist meds {Ans: goal: promote bladder emptying mechanism: relax bladder neck uses: bladder outlet obstruction drugs: tamsulosin, prazosin, doxazosin s/e: HoTN, dizziness, fatigue, erectile