Males Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
A
Excessive accumulation of dihydroxytestosterone
Stimulation by estrogen
Local growth hormone action
2
Q
Treatment
A
Goals -- Restore bladder drainage -- Relieve symptoms -- Prevent and treat complications Watchful waiting Dietary changes Timed voiding schedule Drugs Invasive therapy -- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) -- Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) -- Prostatectomy Minimally invasive therapy -- Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) -- Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) -- Laser prostatectomy -- Intraprostatic urethral stents
3
Q
Four categories of Prostatitis
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1) Acute bacterial prostatitis
2) Chronic bacterial prostatitis
3) Chronic prostatitis–chronic pelvic pain syndrome
4) Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis
4
Q
Treatment of Prostatitis
A
Antibiotics Pain management Treat acute urinary retention Prostatic massage High fluid intake Management of fever
5
Q
Treatment of Testicular Cancer
A
Testicular self-examination (TSE)
Collaborative care
Orchiectomy
Meticulous follow-up and regular exams
Goal is to detect relapse when tumour burden is minimal
Discuss fertility and sperm banking before treatment.
6
Q
Treatment Erectile Dysfunction
A
- Oral drug therapy
- Vacuum constriction devices
- Intraurethral devices
- Topical gels
- Penile implants
- Sexual counselling
- Emotional support for both client and partner
- Confidentiality
- Counselling and therapy for both client and partner
- Provide a support system and accurate information
