Module 1 Flashcards
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Prostatitis: Acute
-is it common to see a fever?
-with exam, what will you find?
-yes, common for fever
-exquisitely tender prostate with palpation
Prostatitis: how many types are there? what are they called?
3 types
Acute, Chronic, nonbacterial
Prostatitis: acute
-sx
irritative voiding, suprapubic or perineal pain
Prostatitis: acute
-are you allowed to massage the prostate?
-what pathogens should be considered for acute prostatitis?
-NO! can cause bacteria to leak out and trigger septicemia
-neisseria gonorrheae and chlamydia trachomatis
Prostatitis: acute
-UA –> what is typically positive or negative in UA?
bacteria, leukocytes, hematuria
Prostatitis: acute
-UA–> should it be sent off or no?
YES, sent off for culture and sensitivity
Prostatitis: acute
-what could CBC possibly show?
left shift with leukocytosis present
Prostatitis: acute
-tx (drug and timeline)
fluoroquinolones for at least 30 days if not 6 weeks
Prostatitis: chronic
-what is this typically associated with?
-associated with BPH
Prostatitis: chronic
-how does patient present?
-is prostate tender?
-intermittent dysuria, obstructive voiding, and recurrent UTIs
-prostate is NOT tender (it is soft, boggy and indurated)
Prostatitis: chronic
-can you massage prostate to culture secretions?
YES
Prostatitis:
-what is the main culprit (infectious agent/cause)?
e-coli
Prostatitis: chronic
-TX (drug and timeline)
Bactrim (not bactrim DS) BID for 6-12 weeks
Prostatitis: chronic
-what type of patient is this disease usually found with?
patients who are HIV positive, have CMV, or inflammatory conditions such as sarcoidosis
Prostatitis: nonbacterial
-possible sx
-what can this be related to?
-perineal pain (testicular, penile, or pubic pain)
-can be related to LUTS (lower urinary tract sx), ejaculatory duct obstruction, pelvic side wall tension, or nonspecific prostatic inflammation
Prostatitis: nonbacterial
-will culture be positive or negative?
-should you try an antibiotic?
-NEGATIVE
-you can try antibiotic for 2 weeks, then continue for 4 weeks
Prostatitis: nonbacterial
-how to help with LUTS sx (TX)
-what should be monitored at home if taking these tx modalities?
-when should this medication be given?
-add an alphablocker such as terazosin or doxazosin; newer options include tamsulosin (Flomax) and silodosin (Rapaflow) –> newer options have fewer SE
-remind patient to complete follow-up BP checks at home; monitor for orthostatic hypotension
-give this medication at night (d/t hypoorthostasis)
Prostatitis: nonbacterial
-what can alpha blocker medications used to treat nonbacterial prostatitis be combined with if necessary?
-5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride (Proscar) or dutasteride (Avodart)
Acute epididymitis:
-sx
-what should be considered?
-irritative voiding sx with enlarged/painful epididymis
-consider chlamydia and/or gonorrhea
Acute epididymitis
-what can trigger this?
-where can pain radiate from and to?
-sexual activity, physical strain or trauma
-pain from scrotum may radiate to flank of affected side
Acute epididymitis
-what can be useful for dx?
-what are we hoping to differentiate acute epididymitis from?
-US
-differentiate from testicular torsion
Acute epididymitis
-TX
rocephin (ceftriaxone), levaquin (levofloxacin), bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfa), doxycycline, etc.
Interstitial cystitis
-sx
-how is pain relieved?
-painful bladder when full; also urinary urgency. urgency, frequency, and nocturia (not associated with other dx (no UTI, no chronic cystitis)
-relieved by voiding (which is different than acute cystitis)
Interstitial cystitis
-what is used for workup (dx testing)?
UA, prostate culture, US, CT
** will all be negative