ED Flashcards

1
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Failure of the testes to produce testosterone

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Primary hypogonadism

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2
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What is elevated in hypogonadism?

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  1. LH
  2. FSH
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3
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Failure in the hypothalamus or pituitary to produce FSH or LH

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Secondary hypogonadism

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4
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What are 8 symptoms needed for male hormone replacement?

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  1. Low or absent sex drive
  2. Fatigue
  3. Loss of body hair
  4. Muscle loss
  5. Erectile dysfunction
  6. Osteoporosis
  7. Infertility
  8. Low serum testosterone levels
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5
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How is methyltestosterone taken?

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Orally

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Why is methyltestosterone not commonly used anymore?

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Higher risk of hepatotoxicity and large pass effect

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7
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How is Fluoxymesterone taken?

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Orally

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8
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Why is fluoxymesterone avoided?

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High risk of hepatotoxicity

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9
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How is testosterone undecanonate taken?

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Orally

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10
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True or false: testosterone undecanonate has a high risk of hepatotoxicity

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False

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11
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How is Striant taken?

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Buccally

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12
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How is testosterone cypionate taken?

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IM

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13
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How is testosterone enanthate taken?

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IM

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14
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What is a good counseling point for testosterone transdermal patch?

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Avoid swimming, showering, or washing administration sites for 3 hours after administration

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What is a good counseling point for estrogen gel?

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  1. Cover application to avoid transfer to people
  2. Avoid swimming, showering, or washing administration sites for 2 hours after administration
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What is a good counseling point for the testosterone transdermal spray?

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  1. Cover application to avoid transfer to people
  2. Avoid swimming, showering, or washing administration sites for 2 hours after administration
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17
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Where should the testosterone transdermal solution be applied?

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In the armpit

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18
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What should you apply before administering the testosterone solution?

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Deodorant

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19
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What testosterone product must be administered by a healthcare professional?

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Testosterone subcutaneous implant pellet

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20
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What testosterone product has a higher incidence of intranasal adverse effects?

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Testosterone nasal gel

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21
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What testosterone product must be enrolled in the REMS program? Why?

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Testosterone undecanoate injection; risk of administration and respiratory reactions

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22
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How often should patients be monitored when taking hormone replacement?

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Every 3-4 months

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What are 3 labs that are done when patients are taking hormone replacement?

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  1. Serum lipids
  2. Hematocrit
  3. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
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24
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When should you discontinue therapy regarding hematocrit?

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If HCT exceeds 55% at any time

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What can testosterone worsen?
Urinary symptoms in patients with BPH
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What are contraindications with testosterone replacement?
1. Untreated prostate cancer 2. Men who have breast cancer
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When should hormone replacement be implemented?
In symptomatic patients once primary hypogonadism is confirmed
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How is erectile dysfunction defined?
As a persistent failure, **3 month** duration, to achieve a penile erection to allow for satisfactory sexual intercourse
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What 3 things does organic ED arise from?
1. Vascular 2. Neurologic 3. Hormonal etiology
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When patients do not respond to psychogenic stimuli and have no organic causes
Psychogenic ED
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What age does ED generally effect men?
Males aged 40 or older
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What are 4 types of medications that may cause ED?
1. Antidepressants 2. Antihypertensives 3. Antipsychotics 4. BPH medications
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What are 3 other substances that may contribute to ED?
1. Alcohol 2. Nicotine 3. Anticholinergics
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What labs may need to be assessed for ED?
1. Free or total serum testosterone 2. PSA for BPH
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What must be done before men can be treated for ED?
A stress test
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What should you avoid when taking PDE-5 inhibitors?
Alcohol due to the risk of increased orthostatic hypotension and drowsiness
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What are the 4 PDE-5 inhibitors?
1. Sildenafil 2. Vardenafil 3. Tadalafil 4. Avanafil
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What PDE-5 inhibitors need to be taken on an empty stomach?
1. Sildenafil 2. Vardenafil
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What is the onset of action for tadalafil?
2 hours
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What is the onset of action for most of the PDE-5 inhibitors?
1 hour
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What 4 things would be indicative of a dose reduction of the PDE-5 inhibitors?
1. Patient is >65 2. Using an alpha-1 blocker 3. Mod/strong CYP3A4 inhibitor 4. Severe renal or liver disease
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What is the reduced dose of the PDE-5 inhibitors considered as?
1/2 the normal dose
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What PDE-5 inhibitor has the lowest risk of hypotension?
Tadalafil
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What PDE-5 Inhibitors has a risk of visual light sensitivity and blurred vision?
1. Sildenafil 2. Vardenafil 3. Avanafil
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If priapism occurs what should be given first?
Pseudoephedrine
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If the first line intervention didn’t work for priapism, what should be given?
Phenylephrine
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When can testosterone replacement be used for patients with ED?
When they have low levels of testosterone
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What is the MOA of alprostadil?
Stimulates adenylyl cyclase leading to an increase in cAMP an eventual smooth muscle relaxation of the arterial blood vessels
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What patients would alprostidil be more effective in?
Patients with diabetes and postradical prostatectomy
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What drug has the highest risk of priapism?
Alprostadil
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Which alprostadil formulation has the better efficacy?
Intracavernosal
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What is first line therapy for ED, unless contraindicated?
PDE-5 inhibitors
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What is second line treatment for ED?
1. Use a different PDE-5 inhibitor 2. Alprostadil intraurethral suppositories 3. Intracavernous injection
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When do BPH symptoms generally appear in males?
50 years or older
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What enzyme converts testosterone and androstenedione to DHT?
Type II 5-alpha reductase
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What are 7 medications that can worsen BPH?
1. Anticholinergics 2. Antihistamine 3. Caffeine 4. Decongestants 5. SNRIs and TCAs 6. Testosterone products 7. Diuretics
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What are two factors that are involved in LUTS?
1. Static factors 2. Dynamic factors
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What is the PSA value that is indicative of an enlarged prostate?
>1.4 mcg/L
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What are 4 labs that are done to diagnose BPH?
1. PSA 2. Serum creatinine 3. BUN 4. Urinalysis
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What are the 4 2nd generation alpha-antagonists?
1. Prazosin 2. Doxazosin (Cardura & Cardura XL) 3. Terazosin
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What are the 3rd generation alpha-antagonists?
1. Alfusozin 2. Tamsulosin 3. Silodosin
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What are 3 side effects of the 2nd generation alpha-antagonists
1. Hypotension 2. Dizziness 3. Syncope
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When should the 2nd generation alpha-antagonists be taken?
At night before bed to avoid hypotension
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What 2 3rd generation alpha-antagonists should be taken after meals?
1. Alfuzosin 2. Tamsulosin
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When do the alpha antagonists reduce urinary symptoms?
2-6 weeks
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True or false: the alpha antagonists do not reduce prostate size
True
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What are 4 common adverse effects of the alpha antagonists?
1. Hypotension (2nd gen. Mostly) 2. Floppy iris syndrome 3. Rhinitis 4. Abnormal ejaculation
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What are the 2 5alpha-reductase inhibitors?
1. Finasteride 2. Dutasteride
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True or false: the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors have a faster onset than the alpha 1 antagonists
False
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Which 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor has the larger decrease in DHT?
Dutasteride
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What are 4 ADRs of the 5 alpha reductase inhibitors?
1. Erectile dysfunction 2. Decreased libido 3. Gynecomastia 4. Ejaculatory dysfunction
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How long does it take to see a 50% decrease in PSA levels with the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors?
6-12 months
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What is important to know with the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors?
Pregnancy category X
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When should 2.5 mg dose of Tadalafil be used?
If CrCl is 30-50
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What are 2 lifestyle modifications used for BPH?
1. Avoiding alpha agonist 2. Limiting hydration before bed
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What are 3 non pharmacologic treatments that can be utilized if pharmacotherapy has failed?
1. TURPS 2. TUIPS 3. Prostatectomy
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What is the most effective treatment for patients with LUTS?
The combination of an alpha antagonist and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors
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What may be another treatment option for patients with LUTS?
Beta-3 agonists combined with an alpha blocker
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What PDE-5 inhibitor has a side effect of muscle weakness?
Tadalafil
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When can you not use silodosin?
CrCl is <30
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When should you decrease the dose for sildosin?
CrCl is 30-50