Male Genito-urinary System Flashcards
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Large prostate gland (pinches urethra)
Risk factors of BPH
Aging
Obesity
Especially increased waist circumference
Lack of physical activity
High amount of dietary animal protein
Alcohol consumption
Erectile dysfunction
Smoking diabetes
Complications of BPH
Urinary retention *
UTI
Overflow incontinence
Hydronephrosis
Urinary retention post void residual
> 200 cc
Signs of urinary retention
Bladder distinction
Sudden pain and inability to urinate
Post void residual >200cc
AKI
UTI
fever,Dysuria,Suprapubic pain , flank pain
Clinical manifestations of BPH
Nocturia
Frequency
Urgency
Dysuria
Bladder pain
Incontinence
Decreased urinary stream caliber and force
Intermittency
Hesitancy
Dribbling
Diagnostic studies of BPH
Detailed H&P
Digital rectal exam
Urinalysis/culture
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Digital rectal exam (DRE)
Estimates prostate size , symmetry and consistency
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Screens for prostate cancer
May be elevated PSA to rule out cancer
Treatment BPH
Catheter insertion if possible
Pharmacological interventions
Possible surgery (in severe situations)
Least invasive to most
If needed they will put Catheter but will try not to intervene
What will you see in DRE
Smooth , symmetrical consistency and visual rectal exam BPH
Goals for BPH
Restore bladder drainage
Relieve the pt symptoms
Prevent or treat the complications of BPH
Nursing management bph
Active surveillance
Bladder scan
Dietary changes
Meds (avoid anticholinergics and decongestants)
Limit fluids at night
Bladder re training (timed voiding schedule)
Annual follow up
Pharmacological management for BPH
Alphaadrenergic blockers
, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, 5a- reductase inhibitors
Alpha adrenergic blockers
Relax smooth muscle that surrounds the urethra
Facilitate urinary flow
Watch for hypotension
Does not shrink prostate
Adverse effects of adrenergic blockers
Abnormal ejaculation
Caution using when going for cataract surgery (delays healing) , floppy iris syndrome
Alpha adrenergic blocker meds
Tamsulosin
Doxazosin
(All end in sin bp drop)
5 a reductase inhibitors
Shrink prostate
Blocks enzyme necessary for conversion of tester one to DHT
Takes 3-6 months for improvement
High risk for developing prostate tumor
5 a reductase inhibitors side effects
Erectile dysfunction, decrease libido ,gyecomastia (male breast enlargement)
5a reductase inhibitors
Finasteride
Dutasteride
Jalyn (finasteride plus Tamsulosin)
Surgical management
TURP
TURP
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Post op care for TURP
Assess for hemorrhage
Bladder spasms
Urinary incontinence
Infection
Stool softeners and high fiber diet to prevent straining
Treat bladder spasms
Catherter care
Teach kegel excercse
What do blade spasms tell you post op TURP?
Too much fluid sitting in bladder and something is occluding it from draining.
Physician well order to irrigate it but if not clamp fluid and call doctor
Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
Remove blood clots
Ensure drainage of urine
Use aseptic technique