Functional/BPH/Incontinence Flashcards
Which statement concerning lasers is correct?
A. Extinction length defines the depth of tissue up to which 50% of incident laser beam is absorbed.
B. Extinction lenght is equal to 2,3 absorption
C. Absorbtion lenght defines the optical pathway along which 90% of incident laser energy is absorbed
D. Depth of penetration is similar with all types of lasers used in urology
B. Extinction lenght is equal to 2,3 absorption
Which is NOT considered a potential complication following a TURP?
A. An erectile problem
B. An ejaculation problem
C. An orgasmic problem
D. An incontinence problem
C. An orgasmic problem
Regarding BPH, inflammation detected in the MTOPS trial prostate biopsies was associated with:
A. Cancer
B. Dysuria
C. Progression
D. Symptoms
C. Progression
Phytotherapeutic agents for the treatment of bladder outlet obstruction:
A. Have been shown to reduce disease progression
B. Are not recommended by the EAU guidelines
C. Have been shown to reduce bladder outlet obstruction
D. Have been shown to significantly reduce prostate size
B. Are not recommended by the EAU guidelines
What is NOT a result of intravesical capsaicin?
A. Destroys A delta sensory fibres in the bladder wall
B. Is effective in idiopathic detrusor overactivity
C. Is effective in the detrusor overactivity associated with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease
D. Acts upon vanilloid receptors
D. Acts upon vanilloid receptors
According to the International Continence Society the physician’s observation of leakage of urine on coughing is considered a:
A. Sign
B. Condition
C. Symptom
D. Urodynamic observation
A. Sign
In comparison with other formulations of oxybutynin, the transdermal route is:
A. Less effective in reducing the number of incontinence episodes in 24hrs, but causes less adverse events
B. More effective on reducing the number of incontinence episodes, but causes localized application site effects
C. More effective in reducing the number of incontinence episodes in the 24 hrs, but causes more constipation and dry mouth
D. As effective as the oral formulations in reducing the number of incontinence episodes but it is followed by high rates of application side effects.
D. As effective as the oral formulations in reducing the number of incontinence episodes but it is followed by high rates of application side effects.
Which complication of BPH is NOT considered as a strong indication for surgery?
A. Recurrent urinary infection
B. Refractory urinary retention
C. Renal insufficiency due to BPH
D. Increased post-void residual volume (PVR)
D. Increased post-void residual volume (PVR)
Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) is associated with:
A. BPH therapy by tamsulosin
B. BPH therapy by finasteride
C. BPH therapy by monopolar TURP
D. BPH therapy by bipolar TURP
A. BPH therapy by tamsulosin
In diabetic patients, neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfuncion occurs in:
A. 10-20%
B. 35-50%
C. 75-80%
D. 90-95%
B. 35-50%
What tests are recommended during follow up of men with LUTS managed conservatively by watchful waiting?
A. Abdominal ultrasound, IPSS and uroflowmetry
B. PSA, urinalysis and serum creatinine concentration
C. IPSS, uroflowmetry and post-void residual volume
D. Frequency volume chart, uroflowmetry, transrectal ultrasound of the prostate
C. IPSS, uroflowmetry and post-void residual volume
What is the most common cause of persisting urgency and urge incontinence after TURP?
A. Urethral stricture
B. Detrusor overactivity
C. Residual prostatic tissue
D. Striated urethral sphincter incompetence
B. Detrusor overactivity
Urodynamic pressure-flow studies in patients with BPH:
A. Are mandatory for all patients
B. Can be replaced by computerized free-flow studies
C. Can predict the post-operative outcome in men with overactive detrusor secondary to BPH
D. Can distinguish between obstruction and detrusor hypocontractility as a cause of a reduced urinary flow rate
D. Can distinguish between obstruction and detrusor hypocontractility as a cause of a reduced urinary flow rate
The classifictaion of neuropathic bladder dysfuntion is based on data obtained by:
A. Ultrasound
B. Urodynamic investigation
C. Neurological investigation
D. Infusion urethrography/ voiding cystourethrography
B. Urodynamic investigation
In comparison to open prostatectomy (OP), endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) in patients with large glands:
A. Has less postopeirative complications
B. Needs significantly longer operating time
C. Is causing higher rate of erectile dysfunction
D. Has the same catheterization and hospitalization time
B. Needs significantly longer operating time