FINAL EXAM Flashcards
(242 cards)
What are the risk factors for Prostate Cancer?
- Older Age
- African American
- Family History
What are the symptoms of Early Prostate Disease?
Asymptomatic
What are the symptoms of Late Prostate Disease?
- Frequent Urination
- Weak/Slow Urine Flow
- Dysuria
- Nocturia
- Hematospermia
- Erectile Dysfunction
What are the symptoms of Metastatic Prostate Disease?
- Back Pain
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Pathological Fracture
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Weight Loss
What is the Goal of Prostate Cancer Screening?
Identify: High Risk - Localized Prostate Cancer that can be successfully treated, thereby preventing the morbidity/mortality
Screening and Early Detection of Prostate Cancer is most beneficial for men aged what?
55-69 yrs
What is the Diagnosis Test for Prostate Cancer?
PSA Test
Define PSA
- Total PSA
- Prostate specific antigen is a glycoprotein produced by both epithelial cells and cancer cells of the prostate gland
- Liquifies Seminal Secretions
PSA is specific to the prostate bu not specific for ____.
Cancer
T/F: A single PSA measurement is NOT diagnostic
True
T/F: A PSA Test is NOT a valuable tool to predict recurrence
False
What are factors that can INCREASE PSA?
- BPH
- Infections
- Prostatitis
- Age
- Prostatic Manipulation
How long should men abstain from ejaculation to prevent a false increased PSA?
48 hours
What are factors that can DECREASE PSA?
5-AIRS:
1. Finasteride
2. Dutasteride
Finatsteride and Dutasteride can cause a ____ decrease in PSA?
50%
Define PSA Velocity
Rate of Change in PSA over time
How do you determine a PSA Velocity?
3 Separate PSA values calculated over at least an 18 month period
How long does it take for PSA to Double: PSA Doubling Time?
< 10 months = progressing quickly
Define Percent Free PSA
% PSA is significantly lower in men who have prostate cancer
-Approved in men >50
If PSA is < ___%, Biopsy is recommended
25
Define PSA Density
Size of prostate gland measured by TRUS and divide PSA by prostate volume
Ideally PSA Density should be < ____ ng/ml/g
0.15
Large Prostates tend to have ____ PSA values
Higher
For Observation in Prostate Cancer, when is it preferred?
- Low Risk Patients AND
- Life Expectancy <10 years