Genitourinary System Pharmacology

Question 0

antispasmodics

Answer 0

decrease spasms in the urethra and bladder by relaxing the smooth muscles lining their walls,
thus allowing normal emptying of the bladder. Bladder spasms can result from such conditions as urinary tract infections and catheterization.

oxybutinin: Ditropan

Question 1

antibiotics

Answer 1

treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract by acting on the bacterial membrane or one of its metabolic processes.

ciprofloxacin: Cipro
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: Bactrim

Question 2

diuretics

Answer 2

promote and increase the excretion of urine.. Diuretics are grouped by their action and are used to treat edema, hypertension, heart failure, and various renal and hepatic diseases.

furosemide: Lasix
spironolactone: Aldactone

Question 3

potassium supplements

Answer 3

replace potassium due to depletion caused by diuretics.
Dietary sources of potassium are usually not sufficient to replace potassium loss caused by diuretics

potassium chloride: K-Tab, Kaon Cl

Question 4

androgens

Answer 4

increase testosterone levels
androgens are used to correct hormone deficiency in hypogonadism and treat delayed puberty in males

testosterone base: Androderm, Testim
testosterone cypionate
Depo-testosterone

Question 5

anti-impotence agents

Answer 5

treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) by increasing blood flow to the penis, resulting in an erection. should not be used by patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension

sildenafil citrate: Viagra
vardenafil: Levitra