Which medication causes urinary rentention (not from it's side effect but the purpose of the med)? Name the category of drug as well.
Tri-cyclic anti-depressants like Tofranil and Elavil
What is important when obtaining a urine culture (what is required of the specimen)?
A clean catch midstream urine specimen
Diuretics
prevent reabsorption of water and certain electrolytes to increase urine output
Urinary rentention?
accumulation of urine in the bladder due to inability to empty bladder.
What can be detected by auscultating the kidneys?
The presence of renal artery bruit.
Why is an indwelling catheter inserted prior to a surgical procedure requiring anesthesia?
Pt's recovering from anesthesia and deep analgesics often do not sense bladder fullness.
How many mL's of urine does the bladder usually hold?
600 ml's of urine
Which medications (and their types) will cause urinary rentention from THEIR SIDE EFFECTS?
Opioids like Morphine sulfate, beta-adrenergic receptors like Metoprolol and Lopressor, and Ca Channel blockers like Cardizem and Procardia.
This is an example of which type of urinary incontinence? The Pt has a fully functioning urinary tract, but cannot make it to the bathroom in time due to physical or cognitive disability i.e. maybe the Pt's suffering from arthritis or Alzheimers Dx.
