chapter 53 assessment and management of pts with male reproductive disorders Flashcards
Recommended annually for men >50 yrs old
Recommended >45yrs of age for high risk; African American and men with family history
digital rectal exam
psychogenic causes of erectile dysfunction
anxiety, fatigue, depression, absence of desire
organic causes of erectile dysfunction
vascular, endocrine, hematologic, neurologic disorders, trauma, alcohol, meds, drug abuse
most common surgical procedure used to remove hypertrophied prostate
transurethral resection
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is
enlarged prostate
medical treatment for BPH
-alpha-adrenergic blockers
-measures to reduce pain and spasms
-catheter for acute condition; unable to void
age related changes in male reproductive system
-decreased plasma testosterone levels
-reduced production of progesterone
-tested become smaller and more firm
surgical treatment of BPH
-minimal invasive therapy
-surgical resection
- TURP
may cause headache, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, diarrhea, lightheadedness.
sildenafil (viagra)
Second most common cancer and second most common cause of cancer death in men
prostate cancer
risk factors of prostate cancer
-increasing age
-familial predisposition
-african american race
the tumor markers: alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) may be elevated in patients with
testicular cancer
most important to include in teaching plan after having a vasectomy
use reliable method of contraception for several weeks
