genito urinary Flashcards
1
Q
what are the symptoms for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
A
chronic urinary retention difficulty urinating weak urine system difficulty emptying bladder frequent need to urinate
2
Q
when would you refer someone with BPH?
A
symptoms less than 3 months
painful urination/cloudy urination/haematuria in past 3 months
interacting medicines
3
Q
which medical conditions would you refer if someone has BPH?
A
postural hypotension heart, kidney/ liver impairment uncontrolled diabetes urinary incontinence surgery for glaucoma/cataracts
4
Q
what is the age requirement for tamsulosin otc?
A
men aged 45-75
5
Q
what is the supply criteria for tamsulosin?
how much would you sell?
A
symptoms must have been over 3 months
initially give 2 week supply
give a further 4 week supply if improvement after 14 days
6
Q
what is the dosing regimen for tamsulosin otc?
A
one 400mcg tab after the same meal each day
