GU Flashcards
1
Q
what is the MOA of finasteride?
A
5a alpha reductase inhibitor which converts testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone)
2
Q
what is finasteride used for?
A
BPH
3
Q
how does tamsulosin work?
A
alpha blocker which selectively blocks the alpha 1 receptors in the bladder beck and prostate causing a relaxation of the smooth muscle.
4
Q
what does oxybutynin do?
A
stops bladder spasming -antimuscarinic on bladder
5
Q
how does prostatitis present?
A
pain `
severe urinary issues
6
Q
what are the first line investigations for epidydimo-orchitis?
A
NAATs for infections
7
Q
what is prehn’s sign and what does it mean?
A
pain in testicle reduces if you elevate scrotal skin
positive in infection (epidydimo-orchitis), negative in testicular torsion
