A 14-year-old male is taking tolterodine (Detrol). What is the action of this drug?
a. Restores bladder tone and function
b. Decreases the urge to void
c. Prevents urinary retention
d. Acidifies urine
ANS: B
Tolterodine is used to reduce the urgency and frequency of bladder contractions and delay the initial desire to void in patients with an OAB. Tolterodine does not restore bladder tone and function, prevent urinary retention, or acidify urine.
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