Exam 5 - Mens Health Flashcards
prostate gland encircles the ___
urethra
what are the 4 categories of prostatitis
acute bacterial
chronic bacterial
chronic/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis
organisms that can cause prostatitis
E coli
Klebsiella
Pseudomonas
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Group B strep
s/sx of prostitis
fever
chills
dysuria
urgency
pain (back, perineal)
cloudy urine
abx treatment length for acute and chronic prostitis
A: 4 weeks
C: 8-12 weeks
educate: eat yogurt to prevent yeast infection
s/sx of ED
inability to attain, maintain erection
sudden, gradual onset
anger
anxiety
depression
what must you ask all men > 20 y/o if they’ve been given nitro?
if they’ve taken erectogenic meds within the last 24 hours
what can be taken for a HA following erectogenic meds
Tylenol
what meds to avoid if taking Viagra (Sildenafil) or Levitra (vardenafil HCl)
nitrates
caution: alpha-blockers
what meds to avoid with Tadalafil (Cialis)
nitrates
Alpha-blockers
erythromycin
rifampincin
ketoconazole
itraconazole
protease inhibitors
retrograde ejaculation
seminal fluids discharged into the bladder
what medication for BPH can cause retrograde ejaculation
tamsulosin (Flomax)
BPH risk factors
age
family hx
environment
diet
s/sx of BPH
gradual/insidious onset
urinary frequency
urgency
dysuria
bladder pain
nocturia
incontinence
incomplete emptying
difficulty initiating voiding
dribbling
force of stream
when should you start checking for BPH
45 y/o
complications r/t BPH
UTI
calculi
renal failure r/t hydronephrosis
acute urinary retention
–sudden inability to void
conservative care “watching waiting” re: BPH
change diet
avoid decongestants
avoid anticholinergics
restrict evening fluid intake
re-examine annually
review BPH meds - slides 13-15
review BPH meds - slide 13-15
most invasive treatment for BPH
TURP
TURPS acronym
T ubes
U rinary output
R ed drainage
P ieces of clots
S pasms
how long for hospitalization after TURP
24-48 hours
how long are blood clots expected with TURP
24-36 hours
BPH TURP home care
may go home with foley, cath care
Kegel’s
2-3 L fluid/day
prevent constipation
avoid heavy lifting
avoid prolong sitting, driving
refrain from sexual activity
avoid ASA, NSAIDS x2 weeks
avoid alcohol
health promotion re: BPH
DRE (> 50 unless AA, then >45)
decrease alcohol, caffeine
avoid pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine
urinate q2-3h
Kegal
normal fluid intake
post residual void
prostate cancer risk factors
age
African American
family hx
high fat, low veggie diet
genetic variants (8q24, HoXB13, G8r, BRCA2)
prostate cancer s/sx
usually asymptomatic
like BPH
if in bone, pain