Reproductive Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
116) What is BPH? Signs and Symptoms?
A
- Enlargement of the prostate gland that causes difficulty with urination
2
Q
117) What are the treatment options for BPH?
A
Alpha blocker is the 1st line- “zosin” family
Anabolic inhibitors- ex: finasteride
3
Q
118) What is a common drug to drug interaction for oral contraception that as nurses we should warn clients about?
A
Antibiotics
4
Q
119) Why is smoking contraindicated for women on estrogen medications, like contraception or hormone replacement therapy? What is the risk? Who is MOST vulnerable to that risk?
A
Cigarette smoking increases CV risk for women.
especially women >35y/o (contraindicated)
5
Q
120) What is tamoxifen?
A
-DOC for ERP breast CA
-blocks estrogen from connecting to the cancer cells and telling them to grow and divide. Anti-estrogen in breast cells.
