NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which form of urinary incontinence is characterized by a sudden and unstoppable urge to urinate?

  1. Urge

  2. Stress

  3. Mixed

  4. Functional

The correct answer is: Urge

Urge urinary incontinence is characterized by a sudden and unstoppable urge to urinate. This condition is commonly associated with an overactive bladder. In urge incontinence, the individual may experience a sudden strong urge to urinate, which can lead to involuntary urine leakage before reaching the bathroom. This type of incontinence is often related to an overactive detrusor muscle in the bladder, which can contract involuntarily. Stress incontinence, on the other hand, is characterized by leakage of urine during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, or exercising. Mixed incontinence involves symptoms of both urge and stress incontinence. Functional incontinence, the fourth option, is typically related to physical or cognitive impairments that prevent an individual from reaching the bathroom in time.