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BPH NCLEX 2026 REVISION NOTES AND
STRUCTURED UROLOGIC NURSING OVERVIEW
GUIDE

◉ How long should a nurse expect symptom relief from alpha
blockers? Answer: Days to weeks.


◉ What finding indicates therapeutic effectiveness of an alpha
blocker? Answer: Improved urinary flow.


◉ What side effect should the nurse warn about with all alpha
blockers? Answer: Retrograde ejaculation.


◉ What is the correct dosing instruction for tamsulosin? Answer:
Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day.


◉ What indicates proper teaching for alpha blocker therapy?
Answer: Changing positions slowly.


◉ Which medication reduces prostate size? Answer: Finasteride.


◉ How does finasteride work? Answer: Inhibiting DHT formation.

, ◉ How long does it take for finasteride to reach full therapeutic
effect? Answer: 3-6 months.


◉ What side effect should be included in teaching for 5-ARIs?
Answer: Erectile dysfunction.


◉ Why is finasteride contraindicated in pregnancy exposure?
Answer: Teratogenic to male fetus.


◉ Why are alpha blockers combined with 5-ARIs? Answer:
Immediate + long-term benefit.


◉ Which procedure removes prostate tissue via urethra using a
resectoscope? Answer: TURP.


◉ What is a disadvantage of TURP? Answer: Tissue regrowth
requiring repeat procedure.


◉ What finding is expected initially after TURP? Answer: Pink-
tinged urine.


◉ What is the purpose of continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)?
Answer: Prevent clot formation.

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