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| What predisposes men to cancer of prostate (is there a higher risk factor with race?), |
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Definition
-Age >65, heredity, hormones, environment, high fat diet.
-ethnicity -Race (African American Men) |
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Term
| Describe screening tools for prostate cancer |
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Definition
-PSA is a glycoprotein secreted into the cytoplasm of benign and malignant prostatic cells
-Annual screening and digital exam over 40-50 |
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Term
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Definition
-Diagnosis-transrectal ultrasound; -Gleason grading system-well differentiated Grade 1 to poorly differentiated Grade 5
-Watchful waiting based on tumor grade, age/health |
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Term
| Cause of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) |
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Definition
Aging,
Phychosocial problems-
depression,
esteem issues,
partner relationships,
substance abuse,
anxiety,
fear of performance failure.
Drugs: antidepressant, antipsychotic, antihypertensive.
Excessive alcohol and aging. |
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Term
Erectile Dysfunction ED
What diseases cause arterial insufficiency in ED |
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Definition
hypertension,
hyperlipidemia,
Vascular disease
cigarette smoking,
DM,
pelvic irradiation. |
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Term
| What is role of cGMP treatment for ED? |
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Definition
| Viagra, Cialis are Selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterease type 5, the enzyme that inactivates cGMP, alpha adrenergic receptor antagonists, prostaglandin analog. |
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Term
| What predisposes a patient to cancer of the testes? |
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Definition
| Strong association with cryptoorchidism or undescended testes, higher location greater the risk; genetics important as well, disorder of testicular development. |
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Term
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Definition
| Twisting of spermatic cord that suspends the testis; most common acute scrotal disorder in pediatric and young adult population |
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Term
| Testicular torsion-why does this have more urgency for detection and treatment? |
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Definition
| It's a true surgical emergency and early detection and treatment are necessary if the testicle is to be saved. |
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Term
| Cause of urinary retention in older male-what is the disease? |
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Definition
| BPH =Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia a disorder of the prostate. |
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Term
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Definition
| Involuntary, prolonged, abnormal, painful erection 4-6 hrs |
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Term
| Priapism, what causes it, |
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Definition
| Sickle Cell and neoplasm. Deoxygenation and stasis of cavernosal blood during erection is thought to increase sickling. |
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Term
| What patient population is at high risk for Priapism? |
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Definition
| Any age and newborns and any age group, but highest risk is boys 5-10 years of age. |
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Term
| Priapsim is a failure of __________ |
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Definition
| hypoxia of local tissue, impaired blood flow in the corpora cavernosa of the penis. |
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Term
| Nurses role in vasectomy-patient education |
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Definition
| fertility continues for 4-5 weeks after vasectomy |
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Term
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Definition
unknown
Strong association with cryptoorchidism or undescended testes, higher location greater the risk; genetics important as well |
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Term
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Definition
Seven questions rated 0-7(7 most severe)
-Incomplete emptying,
-Frequency,
-Intermittency,
-Urgency,
-Weak steam,
-Straining,
-Nocturia |
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Term
| BPH: what determines when treatment occurs? |
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Definition
-Mild symptoms; watch & wait.
-Server signs of obstruction=surgery.
-TURP transurethral resection of prostate.
-Provide comfort and avoid serious renal damage. |
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Term
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Definition
failure of testes to descend.
–Incidence related to birth weight and gestational age
–Undescended testes, exposes testes to higher temperature.
–Spontaneous descent often occurs during 3-6 months
–Consequences infertility, malignancy and psychological effects |
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Term
| What is role of nitric oxide in ED? |
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Definition
| Signals to surrounding muscles to relax and increase blood blow and stay erect. |
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