Male Reproductive system Flashcards
what are the antibiotics of choice for treatment of acute bacterial prostatitis ?
bactrim, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin.
how long is the duration of antibiotic therapy for acute bacterial prostatitis?
4-6 weeks
Does tamsulosin contain sulfa?
YES
what erectile dysfunction medication helps with BPH?
Cialis/Tadalafil
alpha-adrenergic antagonists receptors end in what?
zosin
what is the 2nd most common cancer in men?
prostate cancer
what is the first most common cancer in men?
lung cancer
In a patient testicular torsion, the cremasteric reflex is, positive or negative?
Negative
what is the treatment for epididymitis?
ceftriaxone 500 mg IM
what medications can not be taken with PDE-5 inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysfunction?
Do not give to patients who are currently taking nitrates
how many hours is considered priapism?
longer than 4 hours
Testicular cancer is common among who?
white males aged 15 to 30 yrs
they will complain of sensation of heaviness or aching, one larger testicle and/or tenderness in one testicle
what is the gold standard for diagnosis for testicular cancer?
testicular biopsy
a positive prehn’s sign is associated with what?
acute bacterial epididymitis
what is a positive prehn’s sign?
relief of pain with scrotal elevation
what is the SSRI that has the highest risk of erectile dysfunction?
Paxil or paroxetine
what diabetes class of medications can cause balanitis?
SGLT2 inhibitors which end in flozins
