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