Men's Health

Question 1

What parameters should a patient meet before testosterone is considered?

Answer 1

Low levels and symptoms.

Question 2

Is testosterone a controlled substance?

Answer 2

Yes, schedule 3.

Question 3

What is the preferred route of administration for testosterone?

Answer 3

Topical/transdermal

Question 4

What adverse effects of testosterone need to be monitored for?

Answer 4

Increase size of prostate
Elevate LFTs
Increase H & H

Question 5

Is it common or uncommon for patients to stop responding to ED medications over time?

Answer 5

Uncommon

Question 6

When are meds for ED contraindicated?

Answer 6

Any form of nitrate concomitantly.

Question 7

Which med for ED has the ultra-long duration of action?

Answer 7

Cialis

Question 8

What is the most common class of drugs used to treat BPH?

Answer 8

Alpha blockers

Question 9

Alpha blockers work by improving _____.

Answer 9

Symptoms

Question 10

Use of tamulosin, a 3rd generation alpha-antagonist, is more specific to the prostate and so causes _______ hypotensive effects and needs _____ dose titration.

Answer 10

fewer, less

Question 11

What does 5-alpha reductase inhibitors doing in the body?

Answer 11

Reducing the size of the prostate.

Question 12

What are some adverse effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?

Answer 12

Sexual dysfunction

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