Exam 4 medication terms Flashcards
Medication class(es) that increase risk of erectile dysfunction
*Antiandrogens (aka testosterone blockers)(reduce the effects of androgens (male sex hormones) in the body); Examples: Bicalutamide (Casodex), Flutamide (Eulexin), Nilutamide (Nilandron), Enzalutamide (Xtandi), Apalutamide (Erleada), Darolutamide (Nubeqa)
*Antihypertensives (treat hypertension); Examples: diuretics(, beta blockers (-olol), Ace inhibitors (-pril), ARBS (-sartan), CCB (ex- Amlodipine (Norvasc)), Alpha blockers (-zosin)
*Antilipidemic agents- lipid-lowering agents (-statin)
*Major tranquilizers (diazepam [Valium], alprazolam [Xanax])
*Tricyclic antidepressants (ex. amitriptyline [Elavil])
Which oral medication is commonly prescribed to treat ED
Sildenafil (Viagra)
side effects w/ sildenafil (viagra)
headaches, facial flushing, and dyspepsia(indigestion)
Caution w/ administering sildenafil (viagra) to retinopathy patients, why?
Could worsen vision,
*Changes in color vision: Often described as a blue tint (cyanopsia) or difficulty distinguishing between blue and green.
*Increased light sensitivity (photophobia).
*Blurred vision.
*Increased perception of brightness.
How does sildenafil (viagra) affect the body
Sildenafil causes vasodilation (widening of blood vessels)
What heart medication is sildenafil (viagra) contraindicated with? why?
Drug class: Nitrates
Example: Nitroglycerin
Use: primarily used to treat and prevent angina (chest pain) caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. They work by relaxing and widening blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow to the heart and reducing its workload.
**Together these meds could cause a dangerous drop in BP leading to death. **
Injected vasoactive agents for ED define
These are medications directly injected into the penis to cause an erection.
Complication relating to Injected vasoactive agents
*Priapism, prolonged and painful erection
*Requires immediate medical attention
*A prolonged erection could cause tissue damage
Urethral gel for ED define
This involves the application of a gel containing medication into the urethra
Name (4) common oral meds used to treat ED
avanafil (Stendra)
sildenafil (Viagra)
tadalafil (Cialis)
vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn)
What meds would be administered to resolve the bacterial infection portion of prostatitis
Anti-infective agents
Bactrim: trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole
Cipro: ciprofloxacin
What meds would be administered to alleviate the pain and inflammation that may arise with particularly Type III prostatitis
NSAIDS
Which medication would be administered for prostatitis to help relax the bladder and prostate to promote urinary flow and reduce symptoms?
Alpha-adrenergic blockers:
afluzosin
tamsulosin[Flomax]
terazosin
doxazosin
NSAIDs name examples
ibuprofen, aspirin, ketorolac
Name the hormonal therapies (medication) given to patients with prostate cancer
Provenge
Zytiga
Jevtana
Purpose of hormonal therapies
designed to kill existing cancer cells and provide immunity against further cancer development
What antispasmodic would be administered to a Post-Op TURP patient
Oxybutynin/Ditropan
Define gardasil
HPV vaccine protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18
Define gardasil 9
Protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, plus 5 additional HPV types.
Taxanes (paclitaxel or docetaxel)
chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
Platinum agents (carboplatin or cisplatin)
chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
Bevacizumab (Avastin)
Ovarian cancer interprofessional care - An angiogenesis inhibitor that blocks the formation of new blood vessels that feed tumors.
Rucaparib (Rubraca)
Ovarian cancer interprofessional care - A PARP inhibitor
Olaparib (Lynparza)
Ovarian cancer interprofessional care - A PARP inhibitor
