An older woman has urgent urinary incontinence related to an overactive bladder. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to order?

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Urgent urinary incontinence related to an overactive bladder is typically treated with anticholinergic medications such as tolterodine tartrate (Detrol). Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) is used to treat interstitial cystitis, Flavoxate (Urispas) is used to treat urinary tract symptoms such as painful urination and urinary frequency, and Phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium) is used to treat urinary tract pain and discomfort.

An Older Woman Has Urgent Urinary Incontinence Related to an Overactive