Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia & Prostate Cancer

Question 1

What 2 things happen in benign prostatic hyperplasia?

Answer 1

causes urethral obstruction
the bladder is working harder than it needs to

Question 2

Which medication is given to relieve urinary symptoms?

Answer 2

tamsuloin (flomax)

Question 3

What medication can reduce BPH symptoms?

Answer 3

tadalafil (cialis)

Question 4

What medication is given that may reduce the size of an enlarged prostate? How long does it take for the medication to work?

Answer 4

dutasteride
finasteride
6 months

Question 5

What is continuous bladder irrigation used for?

Answer 5

to prevent clots from forming

Question 6

What is the action of anti-androgen medications?

Answer 6

interrupt the growth of cancer cells in the prostate

Question 7

What are the 2 major side effects with turp syndrome?

Answer 7

hypervolemia & hyponatremia

Question 8

What type of blood should we see in the bladder irrigation after a turp procedure?

Answer 8

bright red blood with clots