Module 1 Flashcards
Prostatitis: Acute
-is it common to see a fever?
-with exam, what will you find?
-yes, common for fever
-exquisitely tender prostate with palpation
Prostatitis: how many types are there? what are they called?
3 types
Acute, Chronic, nonbacterial
Prostatitis: acute
-sx
irritative voiding, suprapubic or perineal pain
Prostatitis: acute
-are you allowed to massage the prostate?
-what pathogens should be considered for acute prostatitis?
-NO! can cause bacteria to leak out and trigger septicemia
-neisseria gonorrheae and chlamydia trachomatis
Prostatitis: acute
-UA –> what is typically positive or negative in UA?
bacteria, leukocytes, hematuria
Prostatitis: acute
-UA–> should it be sent off or no?
YES, sent off for culture and sensitivity
Prostatitis: acute
-what could CBC possibly show?
left shift with leukocytosis present
Prostatitis: acute
-tx (drug and timeline)
fluoroquinolones for at least 30 days if not 6 weeks
Prostatitis: chronic
-what is this typically associated with?
-associated with BPH
Prostatitis: chronic
-how does patient present?
-is prostate tender?
-intermittent dysuria, obstructive voiding, and recurrent UTIs
-prostate is NOT tender (it is soft, boggy and indurated)
Prostatitis: chronic
-can you massage prostate to culture secretions?
YES
Prostatitis:
-what is the main culprit (infectious agent/cause)?
e-coli
Prostatitis: chronic
-TX (drug and timeline)
Bactrim (not bactrim DS) BID for 6-12 weeks
Prostatitis: chronic
-what type of patient is this disease usually found with?
patients who are HIV positive, have CMV, or inflammatory conditions such as sarcoidosis
Prostatitis: nonbacterial
-possible sx
-what can this be related to?
-perineal pain (testicular, penile, or pubic pain)
-can be related to LUTS (lower urinary tract sx), ejaculatory duct obstruction, pelvic side wall tension, or nonspecific prostatic inflammation
Prostatitis: nonbacterial
-will culture be positive or negative?
-should you try an antibiotic?
-NEGATIVE
-you can try antibiotic for 2 weeks, then continue for 4 weeks
Prostatitis: nonbacterial
-how to help with LUTS sx (TX)
-what should be monitored at home if taking these tx modalities?
-when should this medication be given?
-add an alphablocker such as terazosin or doxazosin; newer options include tamsulosin (Flomax) and silodosin (Rapaflow) –> newer options have fewer SE
-remind patient to complete follow-up BP checks at home; monitor for orthostatic hypotension
-give this medication at night (d/t hypoorthostasis)
Prostatitis: nonbacterial
-what can alpha blocker medications used to treat nonbacterial prostatitis be combined with if necessary?
-5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride (Proscar) or dutasteride (Avodart)
Acute epididymitis:
-sx
-what should be considered?
-irritative voiding sx with enlarged/painful epididymis
-consider chlamydia and/or gonorrhea
Acute epididymitis
-what can trigger this?
-where can pain radiate from and to?
-sexual activity, physical strain or trauma
-pain from scrotum may radiate to flank of affected side
Acute epididymitis
-what can be useful for dx?
-what are we hoping to differentiate acute epididymitis from?
-US
-differentiate from testicular torsion
Acute epididymitis
-TX
rocephin (ceftriaxone), levaquin (levofloxacin), bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfa), doxycycline, etc.
Interstitial cystitis
-sx
-how is pain relieved?
-painful bladder when full; also urinary urgency. urgency, frequency, and nocturia (not associated with other dx (no UTI, no chronic cystitis)
-relieved by voiding (which is different than acute cystitis)
Interstitial cystitis
-what is used for workup (dx testing)?
UA, prostate culture, US, CT
** will all be negative
Interstitial cystitis
-TX
-lifestyle changes (dec caffeine, inc water intake, void often)
-wear loose fitting clothes
-Implement low impact exercise
-quit smoking
-decrease stress
-PT
-Medications ie amitriptyline, Elmiron, hydroxyzine, and DMSO
Renal calculi
-occurs more often in what circumstance?
when hot outside; drinking less (water)
Renal calculi: pain
-severe? dull? intermittent? constant?
severe, intermittent
Renal calculi: pain location vs stone location
-flank
-lateral
-mid
-tip of penis
-kidney itself
-ureter
-bladder
-U/V junction
Renal calculi: common components of calculi
calcium oxalate is most common
-calcium phosphate, struvite, uric acid and cysteine
Renal calculi: triggers
high temps, humidity, high protein, sedentary lifestyle, poor hydration
Renal calculi: what disease can predispose patients?
hx of gout
Renal calculi: dx
CT of abd with protocol for renal stones (with contrast)
Renal calculi: TX
push fluids, pain medications
Renal calculi: when to refer patient
if stone size is bigger than 7mm
Erectile dysfunction:
-causes
arterial, venous, neurogenic, hormonal, or psychogenic
Erectile dysfunction: priapism
occurs when an erection lasts >4hrs
Erectile dysfunction: causes of anejaculation
androgen deficiency or sympathetic denervation
Erectile dysfunction: retrograde ejaculation
mechanical disruption of the bladder neck
Erectile dysfunction: premature ejactulation
primary or secondary to ED
Erectile dysfunction: peyronie’s disease
chronic condition that causes a significant bend in the penis, sometimes along with pain or difficulty with sexual function
Erectile dysfunction: peyronie’s disease
-what causes this disease?
occurs when scar tissue builds up on outer covering of the erectile bodies which can cause curved and painful erections (scar tissue is called plaque)
Erectile dysfunction: postage stamp test
???
Erectile dysfunction: treatment options
PDE-5 inhibitors: cialis, viagra, levitra
***needs sexual arousal for drug to work
Erectile dysfunction: possible SE of PDE-5 inhibitors
priapism, HA, vision changes, low back pain (cialis), dizziness/hypotension
Erectile dysfunction: what can’t you use PDE-5 inhibitors in combination with?
Nitrates!
Peyronie’s disease: tx options
-Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum)
-gentle stretching and flexing
-surgery is most effective but reserved for severe cases
Hypogonadism:
-related to what?
-possible sx
-obesity, pituitary tumors, adrenal insufficiency, or just normal aging (andropause)
-ED, depression, decreased libido, loss of exercise tolerance and muscle mass, hot flashes
Hypogonadism:
-what test will be done to dx?
-what is the value of this test that indicates dx?
-Bloodwork serum testosterone
- (AM) <320mg/dL
Hypogonadism:
TX
-Replace testosterone (injections, gels, patches, implants)
-weight loss
Hypogonadism:
-what is testosterone an automatic R/F for?
prostate cancer
Hypogonadism: what must be monitored during tx?
PSA (if >4 or if nodule present, refer to urology)
Gynecomastia:
-what population is this most common in?
-what other things can gynecomastia be related to?
-young pubescent males; older males
-medications (anabolic steroids)
Gynecomastia: what lab work to check?
-prolactin, estrogen panel, testosterone, TSH
Gynecomastia:
-what should be encouraged?
-what diagnostic test should be considered?
-weight loss
-consider mammogram/US
Hepatitis: 5 main types
A, B, C, D, E
Hepatitis A:
-how is this disease spread?
-discrete or obvious sx onset?
-food/water born
-discrete
Hepatitis A:
-sx
Fever, HA, malaise, anorexia, N/V, diarrhea, abd pain, dark urine AND must include:
-jaundice or total bilirubin >=3.0mg/dL OR elevated serum ALT levels >200IU/L and LACK of better dx
Hepatitis A:
-what sx only occurs with HAV?
diarrhea
Hepatitis A: what lab values are positive?
-Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody to hepatitis A virus (anti-HAV)
-nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT - PCR or genotyping) for hepatitis A virus RNA
Hepatitis A:
-incubation period
-how long does this illness last?
-once you have Hep A, do you produce antibodies forever?
-28 days
-2 months up to 6 months
-Yes, forever
Hepatitis A: risk factors associated with transmission
MSM, international travelers, drug users both injectable and other routes, homelessness, international adoptees
Hepatitis A: once you have hep A, are the antibodies you produce temporary or permanent?
you produce antibodies against hep A for life
Hepatitis A: prevention
-wash hands
-clean surface
-vaccine
Hepatitis A: vaccine options
-Hep A vaccine: 2 vaccines; <40yrs
-Post exposure treatment: immunoglobulin must be given w/i 2 weeks of known/suspected exposure; >=40yrs; lasts up to 3 months
Hepatitis B:
-transmission
-can it lead to chronic illness?
-can mother pass to child?
-parenteral contact with body fluids; sexual contact
-yes
-yes
Hepatitis B:
-are symptoms discrete or rapid?
-what are the sx of this disease?
-discrete
-fever, HA, malaise, anorexia, H/V, clay-colored stools, abd pain, dark urine, joint pain (no diarrhea)
Hepatitis B: is diarrhea a sx of hep B?
NO
Hepatitis B: lab values associated with positive findings
-hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg): + means you have Hep B (acute or chronic)
-anti-hep b surface antibody (anti-HBs): + you are protected AGAINST hep B
-total anti-HBC or HBcAB (anti-hep B CORE antibody): past or current infection
Hepatitis B:
-incubation period
-can you catch acute HBV again?
-what can chronic HBV lead to?
-90 days
-once you have it and recover (acute), you do not “catch” it again
-chronic infection leads to cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatitis B: is there a connection between chronic HBV and patients who contract disease from mother at birth?
-YES: commonly, pts contract HepB from mother, which often (95%) develop chronic hep B infection
Hepatitis B: who should be screened?
-all pregnant women
-infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers and anti-HVs are only recommended
-people born in regions with intermediate/high risk HIBV endemicity
-MSM
-injected drugs
-alanine aminotransferase levels
-end-stage renal disease + hemodialysis
-pts receiving immunosuppressive therapy
-pts with HIV
-blood/plasma/organ/tissue/semen donors
Hepatitis B:
-risk factors/transmission
-percutaneous, mucosal, nonintact skin exposure to infectious blood, semen, and other body fluids
-transmitted through: birth to infected mother; sexual contact with infected person
Hepatitis B: what is the preferred treatment for preventative measures?
vaccination
Hepatitis B: vaccination of Hep B among adults
-what is the vaccination schedule?
2 doses, 1 month apart; or three doses over 6 month period, depending on manufacturer
Hepatitis B: what patients should have confirmatory testing after vaccinations?
-healthcare workers
-public safety workers
-hemodialysis pts
-HIV and other immunocompromised pts
-Sexual partners of pts who have chronic Hep B
Hepatitis B: treatment options
post exposure prophylaxis with hep B vaccine –> can give Hep B immunoglobulin
Hepatitis C:
-does it lead to chronic illness?
-what is the most common way of transmission?
-can this be treated?
-yes, leads to chronic illness
-sexual contact
-CAN BE TREATED WITH MEDS
Hepatitis C:
-is onset discrete or insidious?
-what are the sx?
-discrete
-fever, HA, malaise, anorexia, N/V, clay-colored stools, abd pain, dark urine, joint pain
Hepatitis C: lab values used to determine if positive for virus?
Assay for anti-HCV
-qualitative assay for antiHCV (NAT) to detect
-quantify presence of virus (HCV RNA)
Hepatitis C: incubation period
2-12 weeks (can be up to 24 weeks)
Hepatitis C:
-how long does this disease tend to have lasting effects?
2-6 months
Hepatitis C:
-how many pts positive for acute HCV develop into chronic?
50-85%
Hepatitis C: who should be screened for Hep C?
EVERYONE!!
-all adults aged 18yrs and older, at least once
-all pregnant women during each pregnancy
-People who currently inject drugs/share needles/share syringes
-people with HIV
-those who receive hemodialysis
-those with persistently abnormal ALT levels
-prior recipients of transfusions/organ transplants
Hepatitis C: what generation of people are at highest risk to contract HCV?
baby boomers (born between 1945-1965)
Hepatitis C: what lab value automatically qualifies any patient for a hepatitis screen?
LFTs
Hepatitis C: prevention
-don’t get exposed
-no vaccine available
Hepatitis C: is there a vaccine available?
NO
Hepatitis C: treatment of Hep C
-is there an advantage to treating this infection ASAP or waiting a bit?
TREAT ASAP! DON’T WAIT!!
Hepatitis C: what percent of HCV positive patients can be cured within 8-12 weeks of treatment?
90%
Hepatitis C: who do you refer patients to if positive for HCV?
GI
Hepatitis D: how is this virus transmitted?
parenteral contact with body fluids
Hepatitis D: what other disease do these patients have?
Hep B
Hepatitis D: is this virus short or long term?
may be short or long term
Hepatitis D: treatment
supportive measures