Drugs such as tolterodine (Detrol) that decrease the contractions of smooth muscle are helpful in treating ________

A) overactive bladder
B) polycystic kidney disease
C) cystocele
D) interstitial cystitis


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Explanation: A) Correct! Overactive bladder has frequency and urgency due to involuntary contractions.
B) These drugs are not helpful in polycystic kidney disease.
C) A cystocele is treated surgically, not with drugs.
D) Interstitial cystitis is an infection that is treated with other types of drugs.

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