Genitourinary - Final Flashcards
T/F
UI severity increases without treatment
True
T/F
Annual routine screening for UI in older adults is not indiciated
Fale, reccomended
UI is a normal part of aging. T/F?
False
What medications increase the risk of postmenopausal PV bleeding? (6)
Anticoagulants Antidepressants (SSRI & TCA) Hormonal contraceptives Tamoxifen - treatment for breast ca. Antipsychotics (first generation and risperidone), Corticosteroids
What herbs/vitamins/social factors increase the risk of postmenopausal PV bleeding?
Herbs: ginseng, chasteberry, danshen
Alcohol
Vitamin E
What diagnostic test is indicated to rule out endometrial hyperplasia vs malignancy?
Transvaginal US - endometrial thickness of 99% for endometrial cancer
What are identified major risk factors for endometrial cancer? (7)
Age >60 postmenopausal status nulliparity diabetes obesity, (BMI>30) PCOS HNPCC- Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer
Which patient is at the highest risk of developing endometrial cancer?
A 25-year-old premenopausal woman who smokes, with a BMI of 27
A 70-year-old multiparous, postmenopausal woman with a BMI of 26
A 35-year-old premenopausal woman with hypertension and a BMI of 35
A 65-year-old nulliparous, postmenopausal woman with Type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 35
A 65-year-old nulliparous, postmenopausal woman with Type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 35
Red flags to rule out for urinary incontinence
Presence of fever, dysuria, abdominal or pelvic pain, and hematuria, perineal anesthesia, changes in gait or new onset neurological symptoms
DIAPERS mnemonic for reversible causes of urinary incontinence
D
Delirium
I
Infection (urinary tract)
A
Atrophic
P
Pharmacological
P
Psychological
E
Endocrine/excess urine output
R
Restricted mobility
S
Stool impaction
What diagnostics to consider for urinary incontinence?
Urine dip, Urinalysis, Urine culture Cr, BUN, Na, K, Cl, BG or A1C Bladder diary U/S for Post void residual
Most common type of urinary incontinence in men and most common cause?
Overflow incontinence
BPH
Pharm treatment of overflow incontinence?
Most common in men is over flow related to BPH use Alpha-adrenergic blockers (Flomax). One important adverse effect of AABs that may be significant in some patients is intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome (IFIS).
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. The ARIs finasteride, Dutasteride (Avodart) are also used to treat BPH, but usually in men with advanced disease or when AABs are contraindicated. ARIs are often combined with AABs because of their slow onset of action, which necessitates the use of AABs for more rapid symptom relief.
Most common type of incontinence in older adults
Urge
Any unexpected vaginal bleeding that occurs after _______ of
amenorrhea is considered postmenopausal bleeding and should be
investigated
12 months
True/False
Survivors of breast cancer using aromatase inhibitors have more
sexual dysfunction due to vulvovaginal atrophy than do women
using tamoxifen or control subjects.
True
Contraindications to HRT
Unexplained vaginal bleeding Known or suspected breast cancer Acute liver dx Active VTE dx Acute CVD Recent CVA Pregnancy
Function of PSA
helps to liquefy semen after ejaculation ie. freeing sperm to swim
Approximately 50% of men have BPH by the age of ___
50
90% of males have BPH by the age of ___
85
Smooth elastic and firm nodules on prostate are always concerning. T/F?
False, can be benign hyperplastic nodules
T/F? PSA is elevated in BPH?
True
Treatment of BPH
Finasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor)
Flomax (alpha 1 blocker)
Surgery - transurethral resection
Patho of BPH
Increase in 5-alpha reductase activity in prostate –> increased dihydrotestosterone –> increased prostate cell growth
Most common causes of prostatitis in older adults
E. coli
Pseudomonas
Warm, tender and boggy prostate on DRE indicates
Prostatitis
Which of the following are associated with chronic prostatitis presentations?
- fever
- low back pain/pelvic pain
- dysuria
- low back pain/pelvic pain
- dysuria
NO fever
BPH stands for benign prostatic hypertrophy. T/F?
False, hyperplasia (increase in cell #)
Enlargement of prostate is normal aspect of aging. T/F?
True
4 characteristic symptoms of BPH
dribbling
hesitancy
dysuria
feeling of incomplete bladder emptying +/- overflow incontinence
How long for symptom improvement of BPH following 5-alpha reductase inhibitor use?
6-12 months
Onset of action for alpha 1 blockers for BPH?
Days - weeks
Where is the most common area of mets for prostate cancer?
Bones in vertebrae and pelvis –> increase in Alk phos in BW
Common S&S with prostate cancer
Hip/lower back pain ** worse at night and not relieved with position changes
Difficulty urinating
Hematuria
Pain with urination/ejaculation
What scoring tool is used for BPH?
International prostate symptom score (IPSS)