| Term 
 
        | Reduction in the concentration of hemoglobin that results in a reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Blood Loss Decreased RBC production
 Increasd RBC destruction
 Combination
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is essential for successful anemia management?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Determining underlying cause |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Fatigue Lethargy
 SOB
 Headache
 Edema
 Tachycardia
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Anemia: Men vs women. Blacks vs. Whites???
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Women of child bearing age>>Men Non-hispanic blacks>>Whites
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Other diseases that are often accompanied by anemia?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Chronic Kidney Disease Cancer+Chemotherapy
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Types of anemia that result from a decreased production of RBC? |  | Definition 
 
        | Nutritional (iron, b12, folic acid) Cancer+CKD (hypoproductive anemia)
 Anemia of chronic disease
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Why does CKD cause anemia? |  | Definition 
 
        | EPO formed by the kidney. (pluripotent stem cells) GM-CSF/IL2 are also formed
 These cells often differentiate into reticulocytes.
 If this can't happen, then you can't form blood cells.
 Anemia
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What type of anemia does a deficiency in B12 cause? |  | Definition 
 
        | Hypoproliferative. Not enough intrinsic factor.
 Pernicious anemia.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is pernicious anemia? What type of diseases can also cause this problem??
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Not enough vitamin B12 will cause a low amount of intrinsic factor. You cannot absorb iron from diet.
 
 Intestinal diseases can also cause this problem.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Why does cancer chemotherapy cause anemia? |  | Definition 
 
        | It kills rapidly dividing cells (plouripotent stem cells), no RBC produciton |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How does anemia of chronic disease cause anemia (inflammation)?? |  | Definition 
 
        | There is a decrease in epo production, a decrease in epo response, and a decrease in iron homeostasis (keeping it in stores, and away from the rest of the body) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are the goals of anemia therapy: |  | Definition 
 
        | Increase hgb level Increase O2 carrying capacity
 Treat the underlying cause
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are the NP therapies for anemia? |  | Definition 
 
        | Blood transfuction Diet (iron, b12, folic acid)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How much elemental iron is necessary for pharmacological treatment of anemia? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What does pharmacological iron therapy do to the iron in the body?? How long does it take to be effective? |  | Definition 
 
        | replaces iron stores in the body necessary for RBC production/maturation. Takes 7-10 days if treated properly.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When giving iron therapy, how often should the patient be re-assessed? and for what value?? |  | Definition 
 
        | 2-3 weeks. iron should increase by 2g/dL in 3 weeks |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Is it better to give 1 dose of iron daily or use 2-3 equal doses? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When should you give oral iron? |  | Definition 
 
        | On an empty stomach (1hr before, 2 hours after) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When is it appropriate to give iron on a full stomach? What does this do to properties of the drug? |  | Definition 
 
        | When taking it on an empty stomach causes upset. Will decrease absorption. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Besides taking it on an empty stomach, what can increase absorption of iron? Can this cause SE? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What happens with iron toxicity?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Abdominal pain Nausea
 Heartburn
 Constipation
 Black Stools
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Drugs that interact with iron? How do they interact? How to prevnent? |  | Definition 
 
        | -Flouroquinalones, Tetracyclines, Phenytoin -Decrease absorption of the drug by binding with the iron
 -Seperate doses by 2-43 hours
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When is parentral iron therapy appropraiate? |  | Definition 
 
        | When patient is unable to tolerate oral form bc low response, compliance, toxicity |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are the formulations for parentral iron? What are the indications for each?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Iron Dextran (IDA w/ dont tolerate oral) Ferric Gluconate (CKD anemia, contraversial)
 Iron Sucrose (CKD anemia, contraversial)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | (0.0442(desired hgb-observed hgb)*weight)+ (0.26*weight) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How should iron dextran be given? |  | Definition 
 
        | 100 mg aliquotes over 4-6 hours |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What must happen before a dose of iron dextran?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Iron dextran test must be given to avoid anaphylaxis |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Arrythmia, Arthralgia, Hypotension, Flushing, Pruritis |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Cyancoblamin/B12 DF? Which is most common? Why? |  | Definition 
 
        | Oral/Parentreral. (parenteral more common bc increasd bioavailabilty) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What test may you need to pursue if treating a patient for B12 deficiency? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Onset of action: B12/Cyancobalmin? What results are seen? |  | Definition 
 
        | Quick. Within Days. See diminish of neurologic and megablastic cells disappear
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | B12 deficiency has what type of RBC? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Drug intractions of B12? ADR?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Omeprazole, Absorbic acid (Decreases oral) Minimal ADR (injection pain, pruritis, rash)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Response time for folic acid treatment?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Fast usually ~2 weeks. 2-4 months for complete response
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is max dose of folic acid?? What happens after that? What is usual anemia dose? |  | Definition 
 
        | 5mg/day max. Can't absorb anymore. 1mg/day usually sufficient for anemia
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Drug interaction of folic acid?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Conditions causing anemia of chronic disease?? |  | Definition 
 
        | CKD Cancer+Chemo
 Inflammatory diseases
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What labs can be distorted w/ folic acid deficiency?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Methylmalonic acid can be normal. Homocysteine can be high
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are some lab values of B12 deficiency? |  | Definition 
 
        | Methylmalonic acid and homocysteine can be high |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Monitoring parameters for anemia? |  | Definition 
 
        | Monitor symptoms, labs, hgb, adr, CBC MCV, Iron, Reticulocytes
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | If you have a high MCV, what values should you next look at to determine that cause of anemia? How do you proceed from there? |  | Definition 
 
        | Look @ B12, Folate. If Low folate, than you have a folic acid def. If you b12, you need to do schilling test to see if normal intrinsic factor
 -Normal intrinsic: investigate GI
 -Low intrinsic=pernicious anemia.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Who has the highest risk for developing OP? What are the common sites of fracture? |  | Definition 
 
        | Postmenopausal women Sites: Hip, Vertebral, wrist
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Chronic Pain Loss of Mobility
 Depression
 Nursing Home
 Death
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What can multiple vertebral fractures lead to in OP? |  | Definition 
 
        | restrictive lung disease/alter abdominal anatomy |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When is mortality common in OP? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1 year after hip fracture |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | OP is the most common what (type of disorder) |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Primary vs Secondary OP?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Primary-No known cause Secondary-Caused by another condition (disease, drugs)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Why do women have a higher chance of OP?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Lose estrogen after menopause. Lose protective effect |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | AA, Caucasion, Asian, Hispanic women prevalence of OP?? |  | Definition 
 
        | cauc>>Asian>>Hispanic>>African americal |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Relationship between bone density and fracture risk?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Decrease density=Increased risk |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Secondary causes of OP in men?? What is most common. |  | Definition 
 
        | Hypogonadism, Glucocorticoid use***, alcoholism |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | 2 types of bone: characteristics. (trabecullar, cortical) |  | Definition 
 
        | Trabedulcar-spongelike on inner surfaces Cortical-dense, compact. responsible for bone strength. outside of long bone.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What type of cells help undergo skeleton remodeling?? How do they do so?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Osteoblasts(build) Osteoclasts (Take bone away and put into blood)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Osteoblasts/clasts in OP?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Blast activity will be decreased Clast activity will be increased.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Diagnosis of OP?? What sites?? How performed?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Decreased bone density and weakening of associated tissues Central-Hip/Spine
 Peripheral-Heel/forearm/hand
 DXA scan
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Is central or peripheral DXA scan more accurate?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Central. Recommended by WHO bc inconsistencies w/ peripheral. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Why do a peripheral DXA scan?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Cheaper, Easier (access, portible) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is a T score? What is a Z score?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | T score is standard deviations away from mean bone density Z score is essentially the same thing but corrected for age.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Osteoporosis T score? Osteopenia? |  | Definition 
 
        | -2.5=osteoporosis -1, -2.5=osteopenia
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What ages is DXA routine?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the purpose of FRAX?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Calculate 10 year risk for OP fractures (major, hip). Also do T score, age, and other factors. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are some secondary causes of OP? |  | Definition 
 
        | Hyperparathyroidism Low Vitamin D
 Hyperthyroid
 Hypogonasism
 Cancer
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are the treatment goals of OP? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1.Prevent fractures and their complications -Maintain and/or increase bone mineral density
 -Prevent secondary causes
 -Decrease morbidity and mortality associated w/ bone loss
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are some risk factors for OP that can be modified? |  | Definition 
 
        | Decrease smoking Increase Ca intake
 Nutrition
 Inactivity
 Heavy alcohol use
 Vitamin D deficiency
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is calcium good for in OP?? what are a few good sources of it? |  | Definition 
 
        | Bone mass/density. Dairy, Juice, Cruciferous veggies, salmon, sardines
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | what is vitamin D good for in OP? what are some sources?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Calcium absorption. Sunlight, egg yolks, saltwater fish, liver
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Exercise in OP?? Weight bearing and Muscle strengthening?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Beneficial to bone health. weight bearing builds and maintains strength
 Muscle strenghs will increase/maintain strength and resistance to decrease falls
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are some medications that are "balance altering" |  | Definition 
 
        | Benzo's Antipsychotics
 Tricyclic AD
 Sedative/Hypnotics
 Anti-cholinergics
 Corticosteroids
 CV/Anti-hypertensives (orthostatic)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Balance training Muscle strengthening
 Remove hazards from home
 D/C presdisposing meds
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What happens when serum ca is low?? |  | Definition 
 
        | It is taken away from bone to maintain serum levels |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is calcium's effect on hyperparathyroidism?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the max recommended elemental Ca/day?? Who is recommended to receive this? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1500 mg daily Post menopausal women
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What do some calcium supplements contain?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the max amount of Ca/dose?? What is the toxic dose/day?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | 500-600 elemental ca for adequate absorption? 2500/day
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When should calcium carbonate be administered? What may decrease this absorption?? What salt is not altered by these? |  | Definition 
 
        | With food. H2/PPI may alter the absorption of these bc acid is needed to dissolve. Calcium citrate does not need acid to be absorbed.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Constipation Bloating
 Cramps
 Flatulence
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What can calcium alter the absorption of?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Some iron supplements, some anti-biotics (flouroquinalones, tetracyclines) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | what is the recommended vitamin D dose?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Why are some people at risk for vitamin d deficiency?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Malabsorption Renal
 Other chronic diseases
 elderly-less sunlight
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the first line therapy in OP?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How do bisphosphonates work? |  | Definition 
 
        | Decrease bone resorption by building bone matrix. Inhibit osteoclast activity
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Where are bisphosphonates stored? |  | Definition 
 
        | They remain in bone and are slowly released. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Loss of blood supply to the bones. Happens in the jaw w/ bisphospnates
 Higher risk in IV bisphosphonates
 Risk factors: chemo, radiotherapy, corticosteroids, infection, pre-existing dental disease
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What 2 serious ADR's are bisphosphonates linked to?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Atraumatic fractures Osteonecrosis
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | what are some milder SE of bisphosphonates? ADR??
 |  | Definition 
 
        | N/V Esophageal irritation
 Dyspepsia
 
 Esophageal ulceration.
 Erosions w/ bleeding, perforation, structure, esophagitis
 Abdominal pain
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Zoledronic (injection) ADR? |  | Definition 
 
        | A-fib Increased SCR
 Infusion related reaction
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How is a patient supposed to take bisphosphonates? |  | Definition 
 
        | Empty stomach (as soon as awake) 30-60 minutes before each meal
 W/ 6-8 oz H2O
 Swallow whole
 No other meds/supplements
 Sit upright
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Who is not recommended to take bisphosphonates?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Hypocalcemia renal insufficiency
 esophageal abnormalites
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is a solution for people unable to tolerate oral bisphosphonates?? |  | Definition 
 
        | IV bisphosphonates. Zoledronic Acid
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | SERM drug? How do they work? |  | Definition 
 
        | Raloxefine. Tamoxifen. Toremiphene. Work by having estrogen like activity on bones and cholesterol.
 Reduce bone resorption and decrease turnover
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is special about tamoxifen and toremiphene |  | Definition 
 
        | Partial agonist/antagonist activity Breast cancer only b/c too many ADR for OP
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Raloxifene effects?? Bone. Fracture. Breast. CV. Stroke. ADR
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Increase bone density Decrease fractures
 antagonistic tissues in breasts
 No change in CV
 Increase in fatal stroke
 ADR: Hot flash, leg cramps, increased risk of venous thromboembolism.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Estrogen either alone or w/ progestin. No longer recommended
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How does calcitonin work in OP? |  | Definition 
 
        | Naturally occurring hormone. Major role in Ca levels.
 Binds to osteoclasts and inhibits resorption.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the synthetic calcitonin product, what are DF? How is it administered? |  | Definition 
 
        | Calcitonin-salmon IV and Intranasal
 SubQ or IM every other day
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are SE of calcitonin-salmon? |  | Definition 
 
        | Flushing Urinary Frequency
 N/V
 Abdominal cramp
 Irritaiton (IV site)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Calcitonin intranasal vs IM?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Nasal-preferred. easy. low ADR (local only) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What type of fracture is most effected by calcitoniin? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is terapartide? what is is used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | Recombinant human parathyroid. Moderate-severe op
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How does terapartide work? |  | Definition 
 
        | Stimulates osteoblastic activity |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How is terapartide given?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Osteosarcoma Hyperglycemia
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are some useful combination therapies in OP?? What is an un useful combination? |  | Definition 
 
        | -Bisphosphonates + Estrogen/raloxifene -estrogen + Calcitonin
 BAD:
 Bisphosphonates + Anabolic agents (terapartide)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Strontium ralenate PTH (1-84)
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Experimental PTH is inj. pth w/ mixed results
 Strontium is oral w/ anti respoptive properties. useful in decreasing vertebral fractures
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Denosumab mech of action? |  | Definition 
 
        | Binds to RANKL, which overall inhibits osteoclast activity. Decreases resorption |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | SubQ 60 mg every 6 months |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Denosumab administration? |  | Definition 
 
        | SubQ upper arm, thigh, abdomen |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | CNS symptoms (fatigue, headache) Dermatologic (dermatitis, eczema, rash)
 Endocrine and metaolic (hypophosphatemia, hypocaclemia)
 Gastrointestinal (nausea, diarrhea)
 Neuromusclular & skeletal (weakness, arthralgia, limb pain, back pain)
 Respiratory (dyspnea, cough)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | OP Alternatives/Herbals? What did they make worse? CYPS?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Isoflavavones (soy/red clover) OTC
 Actually made lymphocytopenia worse
 CYP1A2, 2C9
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Alendronate. (primary) Secondary-Treat cause
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What type of drug can induce OP?? How?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Glucocorticoids Increase bone resorption and inhibit formation.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Prednisone Hydrocortisone
 Methylprednisolone
 Dexamethasone
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Glucocorticoid affect on Ca?? Osteoblasts. Estrogen/testosterone? |  | Definition 
 
        | Increase excretion Ca Decrease absorption Ca
 Inhibit osteoblasts
 Less estrogen/testosterone produced
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Inability to achienve and maintain an erection suffienct for sexual intercourse?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are the 3 components of a penis? |  | Definition 
 
        | 2 dorsolateral copora cavernosa (blood filled sinusoidal, surrounded by trabecullar SM and tunical olbuginea, a sheath that supplies blood) Ventral corpus spongiosum-surrounds penile urethra, distally forms gland penis
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is responsible for a flaccid penis? |  | Definition 
 
        | Alpha 2 adnreergic receptors mediate contraction of arterial/cavernosal SM |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | PNS activty or SNS activity= erection?? How does this work?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Increased PNS activity. Blood flows into tissue. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is responsible for an erection while sleeping? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Describe process of erection? |  | Definition 
 
        | -ACH mediated activity leads to NO production, which increases CGMP -Vasoactive peptice+ PGE1/E2 stimulate increased camp
 =Increased CAMP+CGMP will decrease Ca w/in SM. Relaxed
 Sinusoidal spaces engorged
 Intracavernosal pressure increases
 Subtuincal venules compressed
 Penis is rigid and elongated
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When does detumescence occur?? |  | Definition 
 
        | W/ SNS discharge after ejaculation. Reduction of parasympathetic
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is testosterone responsible for in ED?? |  | Definition 
 
        | -Albeit complex role -Libido
 -Stabilize intracavernosal levels of NO synthetase
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Actual problem w/ something internal |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | No response to physiological erousal. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What disease is ED related to?? Another??
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Cerebrovascular disease Diabetes
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the primary goal of ED treatment? What is ideal?? |  | Definition 
 
        | To achieve erection suitable for intercourse and improve the patient quality of life.  (ideal has minimal SE, convenient, quick onset, few interactions) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Lifestyle modifications VED
 Prosthesis
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are lifestyle modifications for ED treatment? |  | Definition 
 
        | Diet Physical activity
 Weight loss
 Smoking Cessation
 Decrease alcohol intake
 D/C ilicit drug use
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | VED's Mechanism
 Line of therapy?
 Onset?
 CI??
 |  | Definition 
 
        | - pressure draws blood into penis by dilating arterines and engorging cavernosa -Maintain w/ constriction band
 -1st line non invasive
 -30 minute onset (slow)
 -SI w/ Sickle Cell disease
 -Caution w/ anti-coag. priapism
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Cold/disoolored/lifeless penis w/ hingle like feel. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Insert a semi rigid malleable or inflatable rod into cavernosa Rod=always rigid
 Inflatable-pump in scrotum
 Release button when done
 Invasive
 Rods interfere w/ urination
 Replace every 10-15 years
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Pharmacologic treatment of ED?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How do PDE 5 inhibitors work?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Inhibit PDE type 5, which breaks down CGMP (SM relax is induced-->erection) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When are PDE-5 inhibitors effective?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Only in presence of sexual stimulation |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Response rate to PDE 5 inhibitors in prostatectome, diabetes, vascular disease?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Tadalafil Preference. Action. Response.
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Higher preference Higher response
 Longer Acting
 "weekend drug"
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | T1/2 of Todalafil. Dildafinil. Vardenalfil. |  | Definition 
 
        | Todalafil-18 hours Dildafinil/Cardenalfil: 3-4 hours
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Headache Flushing
 Nasal congestion
 Dyspepsia
 Myalgia
 Back pain
 Priapism (rare)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What PDE 5 can have difficulty discriminating blue from green?? Why?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Vardenafil and sildenafil Cross reactivity w/ PDE-6 in retina
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Rare. Blood flow is blocked to optic nerve
 If using PDE-5, and sudden decrease in vision. call Dr. Immediately.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | CV disease and ED? Which meds are CI/Cautious?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Use of meds is contraversial. They can lead to hypotension.
 Pt. w/ nitrates cannot use any PDE-5
 Caution w/ alpha blockers
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What PDE-5 label has caution about possible QT elongation?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Prosteglandin E1 analog Induces erection by stimulating adenylyl cyclase (increase SM relaxation)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Alprostadil DF?? What line of therapy?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Intracavernosal injection-more effective Transurethral supp (MUSE)--w/ an applicator
 2nd line therapy (invasive)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Onset of alprostadil MUSE?? Effective?? |  | Definition 
 
        | 5-10 minutes effective 30-60 minutes
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | SE of alprostadil? SE of partner??
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Aching in penis, t3sticles, legs, perineum, warmth/buring sensation in urethra, minor urethral bleeding/spotting -Priapism
 -Lightheadedness
 
 Vaginal itch/Burn
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Alprostadil vs. PDE-5 inhibitors |  | Definition 
 
        | More expensive Not as effective
 ADR
 Compicated insertion
 CI if pregnant partner
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the only FDA approved ED injection? |  | Definition 
 
        | Alprostadil. Must be titrated in physicainas office (to acheive no >>1 hour erection)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How do you administer alprostadil?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Inject into the side and massage the penis to distribute the drug |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | ADR of alprostadil injection? Caution/CI??
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Pain w/ injection Fibrosis
 Priapism
 Caution w/ sickle cell disease
 Caution w/ anti-coags.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Non selective PDE inhibitor that induces an erection by relaxing SM and increasing blood flow Rarely used alone. Sometimes mixed w/ alprastadil.
 Non-FDA
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Comprehensive alpha adrenergic antagonist that increases arterial inflow by opposing constriction. Non-FDA
 Rarely used alone. Sometimes mixed w/ alprastadil
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | INdole alkaloid in the bark of yohimbe trees. Inhibit Alpha 2 in the brain (libido/erection)
 Not recommended bc so little info
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Nausea Irritability
 Headache
 Anxiety
 Tachycardia
 Hxn
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the first choice for treatment of hypogonadism?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What can testosterone supplementation correct? |  | Definition 
 
        | Decreased libido Fatigue
 Muscle Loss
 Sleep disturbances
 depressed mood
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Testosterone DF?? What is cheapest. |  | Definition 
 
        | Oral, IM, Topical patch/gel, implanted pellet buccal tablet Cheapest- Injectable esters.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What testosterone supp has the longest duration and is preferred? |  | Definition 
 
        | Testosterone cypionate/ethanthate |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Every 2-4 weeks Will see hormone levels w/ in 2 days
 [] decline, dip below physiologic before next dose
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Topical tesosterone advantages?? Disadvantages |  | Definition 
 
        | Convenient Expensive
 Admin Daily
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What must you do after using testosterone gel? |  | Definition 
 
        | Wash hands Avoid shower/bath 5-6 hours after
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Caused by absorption enhancers |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Poor bioavailability. 1st pass metabolism
 Try to fix w/ alkylated:
 Methyltstosterone
 Fluoxymesterone
 Makes hepatotoxic
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Alternate to oral Delivered to systemic
 Bypass 1st pass
 Upper gum 2x daily
 Cost similar to patch/gel
 SE oral irritation, bitter teste, gum edema
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Gynecomastia Dyslipidemia
 Polycythemia
 Acne
 Weight gain
 Hxn
 Edema
 Exacerbatiosns of CHF
 BPH/prostate evaluation
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Complaint of leakage of urine?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Who is most likely to get UI?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Menopausal age women. (50) Drop after (55-60)
 Increase again (60+)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What happens in stress UI? What are incidences where this increases) |  | Definition 
 
        | Urethra/urethral sphincters cannot generate enough resistance to impede urine flow when pressures are elevated. (activities such as exercise, running, lifting, coughing, sneezing) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Nocturia/Enuresis in SUI?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are the factors responsible for SUI? |  | Definition 
 
        | Not completely understood. Loss of tropic effects of estrogen. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Pregnancy Vaginal childbirth
 Menopause
 Cognitive impairment
 Obesity
 Increasing age
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Rare. But usually happens after a surgery. Prostatectomy, prostate--BPH |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Diagnostic tests for SUI?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Observation of urethral meatus opening while patient coughs/strains |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What happens during Urge UI?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Detruser/Bladder is overactive and contracts inappropriately during the filling phase. (amount lost can be large bc bladder can empty completely) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Nocturia/Enuresis during UUI? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Hysterectomy Recurrent UTI's
 Increasing age
 Bladder outlet obstruction (BPH/malignancy)
 Neurologic disorders (stroke, parkinsons disease, MS, spinal cord injury)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | In UUI, what is the origin of overreactivity?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Myogenic Neurogenic
 Mix of both
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Do you always have an "urge" in UUI? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Diagnostic tests for UUI: |  | Definition 
 
        | Urodynamic studies. Goldstandard Urinalysis/urine culture should be - (rule out UTI as cause)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What happens in overflow UI? |  | Definition 
 
        | Bladder if filled @ all tims, but cannot empty, so urine leaks out episodically. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | OUI can be 2 types of activity, what are they?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Underactivity Overactivity
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | OUI under-activity mechanism: When is this seen clinically?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Detursor muscle is weak. CAN lose ability to voluntarily contract Cannot be emptied. Large residual volumes remain.
 Seen clinically-Chronic Bladder Obstruction due to BPH/malignancy.
 May also be manifestation of neurogenic bladder (often in diabetics, lower spinal injury, MS, radical pelvic surgery)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Signs of overflow UI w/ underactivity? |  | Definition 
 
        | High post void urine volume |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Urethra/Sprinctors cannot overcome detrusor contractility -In long term bladder outlet obstruction
 -Rare in females (can be seen as a result from cystocele formation)
 -Neurologic disorders (both sexes)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Generally not caused by intrinsic, but by extrinsic factors like: immobility
 Lack of access to toilet
 Cognitive impairmnt
 UTI
 Postmenopausal atrophic urethritis/vaginitis
 -Diabetes mellitus/insipidus
 -Pelvic malignancy
 -Constipation/Fecal impaction
 -Congenital malformations
 -CNS disorder
 -Depression
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Abdominal exam. Neurologic eval of perineum/lower extremities for nerve fxn
 DRE, Reflexes, pelvic muscle contraction
 -Pelvic exam
 -Genital prostate exam
 -Direct obv of opening of urethral meatus
 -Reineal exam
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Desired outcomes of UI treatment: |  | Definition 
 
        | Restoration of continence Decrease UI episodes and frequency of nocturia
 Prevent disease complications (derm, skin breakdown, delay institutionalism)
 -Avoid/minimize ADR
 -Minimize Costs
 -Improve quality of life
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Surgery Lifestyle
 Scheduled voiding regimen
 PFMR
 anti-incontinence devices
 supportive interventions
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is first line NP therapy for UI?? Which UI? What do these require? |  | Definition 
 
        | Behavioral treatments (SUI, UUI, Mixed) Require motivation
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Which NP treatments for UI are the only significant ones? Which has been shown to be better than anticholinergic in UUI? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Rarely. Usually considered when degree of bother/lifestyle compromise is sufficient
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Overactivity or underactivity?? which can be managed w/ surgery? |  | Definition 
 
        | Overactivity. Underactivity cannot be surgicaly managed
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What type of UI is surgery best management? What does this do? |  | Definition 
 
        | SUI. Stabalize urethra/bladder neck and augment urethral resistance uring periurethral collagen and other injectables.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | In males, how is SUI best treated?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Implanting an artificial sphincter. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is first line therapy for UUI? |  | Definition 
 
        | Anti-cholinergic/antipasmotic |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is the major problem with use of anti-cholinergics for UUI? |  | Definition 
 
        | Lack of selectivity for bladder. So you get SE of dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, cognitive, tachycardia |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Oxybutynin: how does it work?? SE?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Alpha receptor blockade. Orthostasis/Sedation/Weight gain (histamine h1 block)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is better in terms of tolerability?? Tolteridine IR, oxybutynin IR?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | For UI, are ER or IR better?? Why? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | In UI, what DF is preferred? Oral. Dermal. |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What medication would you use in a male with presumed non-obstructive BPH and UUI?? (treat UUI) |  | Definition 
 
        | Tolteradine LA (monotherapy or combine w/ alpha antagonist) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Can you use 2 anti-cholinergics to lower the dose of each?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How would you treat a woman with mixed UI(UUI + SUI) and atrophic vaginitis and or urethritis |  | Definition 
 
        | Benefit form PV estrogen and anticholinergic therapy |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Decrease UUI symptoms by up to 8 hours after monitoring doses Also used in pediatrics
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Short term benefit Bladder capacity < 400 mL
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Increase closure mechanism by one of the following: -Stimulate alpha receptors in SM
 -Enhance supportive structures underlying the urethral mucosa
 -Enhance the + effects of serotonin and NE in the afferent/efferent path of micturiction reflex.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Usually not pharmacologic but NP. Sometimes duloxetine + PFMR
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Trophic effect on uroepithelial cells and underlying collagen subq tissue enhancement of local micro-circulation by increase the number of peripheral blood vessels. and enhance sensitivity of alpha andrenocpetors |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Local only SE: mastodynia, uterine bleeding, nausea, thromboembolism, cv events, ischemia, increase breast/endometrial cancer risk
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Pseudophedrine. Mild-moderate. Monotherapy fails.
 Combine w/ estrogen
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | HXN headache
 Dry mouth
 nausea
 insomnia
 restlessness
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Alpha agonists Duloxetine
 Estrogens
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Duloxetine for SUI: Mechanism
 Similar to?
 Approved for?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Selective serotonin-NE reuptake inhibitor. Controls serotonogenic and adrenergic tone which is involved in ascending and descding control of urethral SM, sphinctors.
 Similar to venlafaxine
 Approveed for depression, painful diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, anxiety disorder.
 SUI is off label.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | After radical prostatectomy |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Overflow UI (interactivity) treatment Urospecificity?SE?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Bethanichol (cholinomimetic) Not urospecific:
 Muscle/abdominal cramps
 hypersalivationdiarrhea
 potentially life threatening bradycardia
 bronchospasm
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What can also benefit overflow UI?? How? |  | Definition 
 
        | Alpha antagonists, relax the bladder. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Overflow UI bc of obstruction. treatment? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What urinary symptoms are associated w/ BPH? |  | Definition 
 
        | Consistent with impaired emptying of urine from and storage of urine in the bladder |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Androgens (testosterone->DHT by 5 alpha reductase) make prostate grow Age
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | 2 types of tissue in the prostate: |  | Definition 
 
        | Glandular/Epithelial: Secretions (including PSA) Stromal/Muscle: can contract urethra
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Androgens effect on growth/stromal tissue? |  | Definition 
 
        | + effect on growth. No effect on stromal tissue (effected by estrogen, which testosterone->estrogen. indirect effect)
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What receptors are located on stromal cells? What do these do when stimulated? |  | Definition 
 
        | Alpha 1A Stimulate/contract around urethra, narrow it.
 Obstructive voiding symptoms.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What does detrusor instability cause? |  | Definition 
 
        | Irritating voiding. Urgency/Frequency. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Where are detrusor fibers located? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | In an enlarged gland? What is the epithelial/stromal ratio?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Obstructive BPH symptoms: |  | Definition 
 
        | Failure to empty while full Decrease force of urinary stream
 Urinary hesitation
 Dribbling
 Straining
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Failure to store until full Bladder outlet obstruction-detrusor muscles hypertrophy (increased pressure)
 irritable and contracts with abnormally in small urine amounts
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are BPH complications if untreated?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Acute refractory Urinary retantion Renal failure
 UTI
 UI
 Bladder stones
 Large bladder diverticuli
 Recurrent gross hematuria
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Slow disease progression (BUN, Creatinine)--should improve, stabailze, decrease to normal values. Prevent disease complications, decrease need for surgical intervention.
 Avoid/minimize ADR
 Provide economical therapy
 Maintain/improve quality of life
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How often DRE / AVA scoring in BPH patinet? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Can be good, but can result in significant morbidity: ED, retrograde ejaculation, UI, bleeding, UTI |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Gold Standard BPH surgery?? How is it performed? |  | Definition 
 
        | Prostatectomy: transurethrally (less invasice, many options)or open surgery (transpubically, retropubic) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Why do some patients benefit from alpha antaginist + 5 alpha reductase inhibitor? What specific drugs?
 Disadvantages/
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Decreased need for prostatectomy (decrease BPH complications) Specifically doxazosin + finasteride
 More expensive, more ADR
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Stop fluids and void before sleep (nocturia) Daytime-avoid caffeine _ alcohol
 Avoid OTC's that worsen BPH (antihistamines/decongestants)
 Toilet mapping
 Lose weight (T-->Estrogen in fat)
 Herbals: Pygeum, secale cereale, hypoxis roopen, saw pimento
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is a secondary mechanism of action in alpha antagonist monotherapy? |  | Definition 
 
        | Induce prostatic apoptosis. (shrink prostate) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Onset of alpha antag: BPH |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Which BPH med stops progression better? |  | Definition 
 
        | 5 alpha reductase inhibitors |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | ADR of alpha antagnists BPH? What meds? |  | Definition 
 
        | Hypotension Syncope
 IR terazosin, doxazosin
 Less common in ER doxazosin, alfuzosin
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What is first line for moderate-severe BPH?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | 1st generation alpha antagonists: |  | Definition 
 
        | Ex. phenoxybenzamine: Block pre- and post- synaptic andrenergic receptors
 Post=BPH.
 Pre=undesirable. Leads to catechol release, tachycardia
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | 2nd generation alpha antagonists: |  | Definition 
 
        | Block postsynaptic alpha receptors in the bladder nec, prostate, and peripheral vasculature. Hypotensive=dose related. common
 Terazosin, doxazosin, alfuzosin.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | 3rd generation alpha antagonists: |  | Definition 
 
        | Tamsulosin, sildosin Selectively block post synaptic alpha 1A which are in high [] in the prostate.
 Hypotensive less common
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Selective inhibition of alpha 1A and alpha 1D receptors which predominate in stroma and detrusor muscles. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Only functional uroselective?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What happens if you give high doses of alfuzosin, tamsulosin?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Systemic effects Hypotension
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What BPH meds are in need for up-titration of daily dose?? |  | Definition 
 
        | -IR terazosin, Doxasosin Minimally ER doxasosin, tamsulosin
 Not required ER Alfuzosin, sildosin
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Absorption of IR terazosin, doxazosin?? Plasma Peaks? What about Modified/ER doxazosin, alfusasin, tamsulosin??
 |  | Definition 
 
        | IR=absorbed quickly. High plasma peaks. ER/MR=absorbed more slowly. lower peak levels. remain @ therapeutic levels in the plasma.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | When do you give first dose alpha blocker? Why? |  | Definition 
 
        | Before bed to avoid hypotensive effects. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How long should you wait before increasing the dose of an alpha blocker?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | With what alpha blocker is retrograde ejaculation most common? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Rhinitis, Malaise alpha blocker?? |  | Definition 
 
        | Extension of alpha block. Become tolerant to these effects
 No need to d/c
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What can continuous use of anticholinergic anti-histamines cause in BPH?? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Floppy iris syndome: What drug is most common?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Often w/ tamsulosin iris dilator muscle erlaxes
 If patient underegoes cataract surgery, iris can becom flaccid, billow out or become floppy.
 Surgical complications
 Pt must inform dr. still do surgery. but use different technique
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What BPH drus has been linked to 2 cases of hepatitis? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Alpha blocker drug interactions? |  | Definition 
 
        | Add to anti-hypertensive effects of  diuretics, a-hxn, PDE inhibitors |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | alpha blocker to treat BPH + HXN? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | What are the 2 substypes of 5alpha reductases? |  | Definition 
 
        | Majority is type 2, minority is type 2 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | what type induce apoptosis? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | onset of 5 alpha reductases? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | CV effects of alpha 5 reductases? |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Symptom relief of 5 alpha reductases? |  | Definition 
 
        | Moderate. but reduce progression |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Metabolism of 5 alpha reductases? dose adjustments? |  | Definition 
 
        | Hepatically. No dose adjustments. No dose adjustments in renal
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | ADR of 5 alpha reductases? |  | Definition 
 
        | Decreased libido Ed
 Retrograd ejaculation
 gynocomastia
 breast tenderness
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | 5 alpha reductases in pregnant females? |  | Definition 
 
        | CI. Do not even handle unless gloves. Feminize male fetus |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Selective for type 2 reductase. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Type 1 and 2 5 alhpa reductase inhibitor. Faster working.
 More complete inhibition.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Finasteride vs dutasteride |  | Definition 
 
        | Dustasteride is faster and more complete. Therapeutically exchangable.
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | How can 5 alpha reductases prevent developmnt of prostate cancer? |  | Definition 
 
        | Decrease levels of DHT which is linked to prostate cancer. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Combination therapy in BPH? |  | Definition 
 
        | Alpha block + 5 alpha reductase inhbitor considered in symptomatic patient w/ high risk of bph complications (P>30 and PSA >1.5)
 Discuss advantages and disadvantages w/ patient.
 Alpha antag can be dropped after 6-12 months.
 Another management: addition of anti-cholinergic for irritative symptoms
 -added pharmacologic effect on releiving symptoms
 -no cases of urinary retention reported.
 |  | 
        |  |