BPH Flashcards
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
enlarged prostate in absence of malignancy
BPH can impede…
passage of urine leaving bladder
How does BPH present?
Lower urinary tract sx
- weak stream
- hesitancy
- stream intermittency
- post void dribbling
- nocturia
- AUA sx score
Urinary retention
Hx of cytolithiasis
What should you include in your PE?
Genitourinary exam
DRE:
- Note size, consistency, & absence or presence of tenderness
What labs should be performed for BPH?
UA
PSA (if indicated)
What are examples of urologic testing?
- Uroflow study
- Post void residual
- Cystoscopy: trabeculation, obstruction, “kissing lobes”
- Urodynamic study (UDS)
How do you tx BPH?
- watchful waiting
- lifestyle modification
- meds
- surgery
What are lifestyle modifications for BPH?
- avoid fluid intake & diuretics in evening to decrease nocturia
- elevate legs to mobilize & eliminate fluid
- avoid drinks/food that exacerbate sx
- double void to empty bladder
What meds should be avoided in BPH?
- Pseudoephedrine/ alpha agonists
- Caution w/ anticholinergics: can cause retention
What type of meds can you use to tx BPH?
- Phytotherapy (Saw Palmetto)
- Alpha blockers
- 5 alpha reductase inhibitors
What is the MOA of alpha blockers?
block alpha 1 receptors of stroma & bladder neck –> relaxation of SM –> free passage of urine
What are examples of alpha 1 blockers?
Terazosin
Doxazosin
Alfuzosin
What are examples of alpha 1A blockers?
Tamsulosin
Silodosin
What type of meds are more specific at targeting urinary effects, while avoiding effects on BP & nasal passages?
Alpha 1A blockers
What are side effects of alpha blockers?
- Dizziness
- Asthenia
- Congestion
- Orthostatic hypotension/syncope
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Floppy iris syndrome