Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Flashcards

1
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Epithelial tissue =

A

Produces prostatic secretion

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2
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Stromal tissue

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SM contraction if alpha-adrenergic receptor stimulated

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3
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Capsule tissue

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Fibrous, connective tissue that also contracts with alpha-adrenergic receptor stimulated

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4
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Adrenergic receptor location?

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Mainly is prostate but a few are within the bladder

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5
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Static factors =

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growing prostate around the urethra

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6
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Dynamic factors =

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alpha-adrenergic receptor stimulation in the urethra and bladder neck

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7
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Detrusor factor

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Irritability of the detrusor secondary to long-standing BOO

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8
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Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Obstructive: diminished stream, urinary hesitancy, incontinence
Irritative: urinary frequency and urgency, nocturia

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9
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Goals of therapy

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Relieve symptoms
Prevent complications
Reduce need for surgical intervention

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10
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Mild

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Asymptomatic

Urinary flow rate 25-50 mL

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11
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Moderate

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Mild + Obstructive voiding symptoms and irritative voiding symptoms

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12
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Severe

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Moderate + Complication of BPH

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13
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Mild treatment

A

Watchful waiting

Smoking cessation, exercise

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14
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Alpha-adrenergic antagonists

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***Do NOT reduce prostate size

Relax sphincter and SM

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15
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Alpha-adrenergic antagonists Drugs

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Prazosin
Terazosin
Doxasodin
Alfuzosin
Tamsulosin and silodosin (3rd gen)
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16
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Hytrin =

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terazosin

17
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Cardura =

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Doxazosin

18
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Flomax =

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Tamsulosin

19
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Alpha-adrenergic antagonists 2nd Gen AE

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***orthostatic hypoTN
Cardura IR 1 mg PO HS
Hytrin 1 mg PO HS

20
Q

Alpha-adrenergic antagonists 3rd Gen AE

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Used in pts that can’t handle hypotension

Tamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4 mg PO QD

21
Q

5 Alpha-reductase Inhibitors

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***Reduce prostate size
Decrease DHT
2nd line in sexually active males

22
Q

5 Alpha-reductase Inhibitors AE

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Sexual dysfunction, gynecomastia, decreased libido

***Pregnancy Cat X

23
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5 Alpha-reductase Inhibitors + Women

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Should nto ahndle or come in contact with semen of men takin these if you are pregnant or seeking to become pregnant

24
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5 Alpha-reductase Inhibitors + Women

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Should not handle or come in contact with semen of men takin these if you are pregnant or seeking to become pregnant

25
Q

5 Alpha-reductase Inhibitors Drugs/dosing

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Dutasteride (Avodart) 0.5 mg PO daily

Finasteride (Proscar) 5 mg PO daily

26
Q

General treatment for ALL pts =

A

Alpha adrenergic antagonists

27
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Pts with enlarged prostate treatment =

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5 Alpha-reductase Inhibitors + alpha adrenergic antagonist