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Test: A passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.

Objectives: After reading the article and taking this test, you should be able to:

  1. Identify the causes and types of urinary incontinence.
  2. Identify the diagnostic workup for urinary incontinence.
  3. Identify the treatment of urinary incontinence.
  1. Urinary incontinence is defined as involuntary loss of bladder control.

    True False

  2. Urinary incontinence is more common among males than females.

    True False

  3. Urge incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine associated with an abrupt and strong desire to void (urgency).

    True False

  4. History and physical examination are not an integral part of incontinence evaluation.

    True False

  5. Urodynamic evaluation gives an accurate evaluation of voiding dysfunction.

    True False

  6. Cystoscopy is not helpful in identifying bladder lesions.

    True False

  7. Behavioral techniques are an effective method of treating urinary incontinence.

    True False

  8. Biofeedback uses electronic or mechanical instruments to relay information to patients about their physiologic activity.

    True False

  9. Pharmacologic treatment has been shown to be effective in certain types of urinary incontinence.

    True False

  10. Surgery is effective in correcting the urethral hypermobility or the displacement.

    True False

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