An older woman has urgent urinary incontinence related to an overactive bladder. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to order?
a. Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)
b. Flavoxate (Urispas)
c. Phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium)
d. Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol)
ANS: D
Detrol is used to treat an overactive bladder. Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and flavoxate (Urispas) are used to relax uterine smooth muscle. Phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium) is used to alleviate the pain and burning sensation during urination that is experienced with chronic cystitis.
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