BPH Flashcards
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BPH:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
No malignant enlargement of the prostrate gland commonly sent in the aging man
T/F
BPH is the most common benign neoplasm in men
True
BPH begins as ____
Small nodules
Androgen
Type of hormone that stimulates the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics
Signals DHT
DHT
Dihydrotestosterone
Mediates prostatic growth
Prostate sensitive to this
Hyperplasia
Increase in the number of cells
Risk Factors:
Age
Testosterone
African American men (more severe and progressive)
Two main risk factors
Age
Testosterone
Medications to avoid
OTC meds
Antihistamines
Decongestants
Phenylephrine
Indications of BPH
Dysuria Frequency Urgency Leakage Decreased force of stream Hesitancy No tutus
Most common diagnostic test for BPH
Digital rectal examination (DRE)
Surgery
TUNA
TURP
TUIP
TURP w/ CBI:
Rate of flow?
Should be maintained to keep the output light pink or colorless
TUNA
Low level radio frequency through twin needles to burn away a region of the enlarged prostate
Improves flow of urine
TURP
Most often used
Remove obstructing prostate tissue
Flushed into bladder
Stored until end of surger
Post op complications of TURP
Hemorrhage
Clot retention
Inability to void
UTI
TUIP
Small incisions made in the smooth muscle where the prostate is attached to the bladder neck
Pharm therapy
Alpha blockers
5-alpha reductive inhibitors
Nonpharmalogic Therapy
Urinate at first urge
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Drink small amounts of fluid throughout the day enter
avoid drinking fluids within two hours bedtime
avoid over-the-counter’s cold and sinus medication that contains decongestion’s and/or anti-histamines
exercising regularly including pelvic floor exercises
reducing stress
At what age should men be assessed for possible BPH
40 years old
Clinical manifestations that the nurse should expect to observe when assessing a client with BPH
Symptoms of voiding BPH include hesitancy incomplete emptying weak or intermittent urinary stream dribbling at the end of ruination Straining during urination
Clinical manifestations of storage BPH
Frequency and incontinence
True or false
BPH is the most common benign tumor in men and almost all man will develop BPH if they live long enough
True
True or false
Hyper trophy of the detrusor muscle of the bladder to compensate For increased resistance eventually result in bladder instability and decreased bladder capability
True