GU Flashcards
1
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Treatment
A
- Relax when voiding and double voiding
- Alpha 1 antagonists (oral tamsulosin) –> relax SM in bladder neck
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (oral finasteride) –> testosterone =/ dihydrotestoserone (less prostatic growth)
- Transurethral resection of prostate
- Transurethral incision of prostate
2
Q
Polycystic disease Autosomal dominant - Extrarenal presentation
A
- Berry aneurysm - SAH
- Polycystic liver disease
- Pancreatitis
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Diverticular disease
3
Q
Bladder cancer - Risk factors
A
- Smoking
- Occupational exposure to carcinogens
- Schistomiasis (parasite) —> chronic inflammation of urinary tract
- Male
- Family history
4
Q
Cystitis - Treatment
A
- Trimethoprim / cefalexin
2. Ciprofloxacin / co-amoxiclav
5
Q
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Presentation
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- Haematuria
- Flank pain
- Abdominal mass
- Invasion of L renal V –> compress L testicular V (varicocele)
- Anaemia (less EPO)
6
Q
Kidney functions
A
- Secrete waste/excess
- Synthesis erythropoietin
- Activate 25 hydroxy vit D –> 1,25 dihydroxy vit D
- Control BP
7
Q
Chronic Kidney disease - Causes
A
- DM 2>1
- Hypertension
- Glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic Kidney disease
- SLE
8
Q
Erectile dysfunction - Definition
A
Inability to gain and maintain an erection long enough to receive sexual satisfaction
9
Q
Nephrotic Syndrome - Presentation
A
Triad of
- Proteinuia >3.5g/24hrs
- Hypoalbuminaemia
- Oedema
- Severe hyperlipidaemia –> albumin loss –> liver overdrive –> raised cholesterol
- Frothy urine
10
Q
Nephrotic Syndrome - Causes
A
- DM
- RA/SLE
- Amyloid
- Infections
- Malignancy
11
Q
Storage symptoms
A
- Urgency
- Nocturia >30% at night
- Freq
- Overflow incontinence
12
Q
Voiding symptoms
A
- Poor intermittent stream
- Hesitancy
- Incomplete emptying
- Post micturition dribbling
- Straining
- Haematuria
- Dysuria (pain)
13
Q
Stress incontinence - Treatment
A
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Duloxetine
- Sling
- Artificial sphincter
14
Q
Prostate cancer - Risk factors
A
- Family history
- Afro-Carribean
- HOXB13 gene
- BRCA2 gene
- Increasing age
15
Q
Sexually transmitted infections - Aetiology
A
- Chlamydia trachomatis
(gram -ve) - Neisseria gonorrhoea
(gram -ve diplococci)