Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Question 1

What is the function of androgen hormone

Answer 1

plays a role in male traits and reproductive activity

Question 2

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Answer 2

enlarged prostate

Question 3

What is the pathophysiology behind Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Answer 3

androgen hormones decrease w/ aging which causes an enlargement of the prostate

Question 4

What does an enlarged prostate impair

Answer 4

impairs urine outflow resulting

Question 5

What is the result of urine outflow being impaired

Answer 5

• results in urinary retention
• increases risk for infection
• increased risk for reflux into the kidneys

Question 6

What can happen when trying to void if you have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Answer 6

• urinary frequency
• urinary incontinence/retention
• urgency
• urinary hesitancy (difficulty starting a stream)

Question 7

What are other S/S of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Answer 7

• dribbling after voiding
• hematuria, nocturia
• reduced urinary stream force

Question 8

If you have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) what will patient’s experience frequently?

Answer 8

urinary tract infections

Question 9

How will Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) be treated

Answer 9

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Question 10

What medications will be used for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) patients

Answer 10

• Finasteride
• Tamsulosin
• Tadalafil