Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia question and
answers 2024
, What is BPH? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
What is the function of the prostate? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The prostate secretes
fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The
prostate is just in front of the rectum. The urethra runs through the center of the
prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine flow out of the body.
What is BPH to the body? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a noncancerous growth of the
prostate gland that blocks the flow of urine from the urethra, making urination
challenging.
can be due to increase in the size or numbers of the cells of the prostate
increase in the bladder's size can lead to loss of elasticity or bladder tone, which can
lead to hypertrophy
Who is affected by BPH? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Generally seen in older men, it is the
most common nonthreatening neoplasm in men. It usually affects men 40 years old and
older.
What is neoplasm? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a new and abnormal growth of tissue in
some part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer.
The client has been prescribed dutasteride (Avodart) for benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH). Which potential adverse effects would the nurse include in the medication
teaching for this medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Side effects of 5-alpha reductase
inhibitors, such as dutasteride (Avodart) and finasteride (Proscar), may include
impotence, decreased libido, and decreased volume of ejaculate
What is dutasteride? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dutasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase
enzyme inhibitor. It works by lowering levels of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone
(DHT), which is a major cause of prostate growth. Lowering DHT leads to shrinkage of
the enlarged prostate gland.
Side effects of dutasteride? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Decreased sexual desire or
ability
- Decreased amount of semen released during ejaculation.
A client who has just undergone transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has
developed TURP syndrome, according to the healthcare provider. Which findings during
the nursing assessment support this diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-TURP
Hyperplasia question and
answers 2024
, What is BPH? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
What is the function of the prostate? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The prostate secretes
fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The
prostate is just in front of the rectum. The urethra runs through the center of the
prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine flow out of the body.
What is BPH to the body? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a noncancerous growth of the
prostate gland that blocks the flow of urine from the urethra, making urination
challenging.
can be due to increase in the size or numbers of the cells of the prostate
increase in the bladder's size can lead to loss of elasticity or bladder tone, which can
lead to hypertrophy
Who is affected by BPH? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Generally seen in older men, it is the
most common nonthreatening neoplasm in men. It usually affects men 40 years old and
older.
What is neoplasm? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a new and abnormal growth of tissue in
some part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer.
The client has been prescribed dutasteride (Avodart) for benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH). Which potential adverse effects would the nurse include in the medication
teaching for this medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Side effects of 5-alpha reductase
inhibitors, such as dutasteride (Avodart) and finasteride (Proscar), may include
impotence, decreased libido, and decreased volume of ejaculate
What is dutasteride? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dutasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase
enzyme inhibitor. It works by lowering levels of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone
(DHT), which is a major cause of prostate growth. Lowering DHT leads to shrinkage of
the enlarged prostate gland.
Side effects of dutasteride? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Decreased sexual desire or
ability
- Decreased amount of semen released during ejaculation.
A client who has just undergone transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has
developed TURP syndrome, according to the healthcare provider. Which findings during
the nursing assessment support this diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-TURP
