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| What 2 drug classes are commonly used to treat BPH? |
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| Alpha blockers & androgen hormone inhibitors. |
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| What is the primary symptom of BPH? |
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Definition
| Nocturia (but another common one is frequency). |
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| What length of time is typical for alpha blockers to have a signficant impact on BPH? |
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| What is the foremost adverse reaction in alpha blockers? |
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| What percentage of older men have BPH? |
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| Name a common androgen hormone inhibitor. |
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| What pregnancy category are androgen hormone inhibitors (i.e. Proscar)? |
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| What needs to be taught to pts about the relationship between androgen hormone inhibitors (Proscar) and pregnant women? |
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Definition
| Pregnant women shouldn't even touch the medication. |
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Term
| If using androgen hormone inhibitors for alopecia, will the dose be higher or lower than with BPH? |
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| Name 3 common PDE5's (cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5) used in treating erectile dysfunction. |
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Definition
| Viagra (sildenafil), Levitra (vardenafil), cialis (tadalafil). |
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| What's a big consideration when employing PDE5's? |
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Definition
| Hypotension, esp w/ concomittant use of nitroglycerin. |
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Term
| Name one anticholinergic often used to treat urinary icontinence. |
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Definition
| Detrol (tolterodine) or Vesicare |
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Term
| What are the indications for detrol and vesicare use? |
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Definition
| Overactive bladder / urinary incontinence |
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Term
| What side effect of anticholinergic agents can drastically limit compliance? |
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Term
| What 2 drugs/classes are commonly used to treat primary nocturnal enuresis. |
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Definition
| Tricyclic antidepressants (usually Tofranil (imiprimine)) & DDAVP (for posterior pituitary replacement). |
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