PA Recertifying Exam PANRE Practice Exam

Category - PANRE Practice Test

The clinical feature of interstitial cystitis includes all of the following, except:
  1. Continuous bladder pain
  2. Nocturia
  3. Frequent urinary urgency
  4. Bacterial infection
Explanation
Answer - D - Interstitial cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder in the absence of bacterial infection. It is believed to be caused by an autoimmune process that alters the cells of the bladder lining. The disease is characterized by frequent urination, dysuria, nocturia, and continuous perineal, vaginal, or suprapubic pain.
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