Sexual Dysfunction (Callie/Caroline Combined) Study
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what is a synonym for erectile dysfunction? - ANSWER>>impotence
what is ED most commonly treated with? - ANSWER>>phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
what is a common cause of sexual dysfunction? - ANSWER>>use of SSRIs/SNRIs
what is the pathophysiology behind ED? - ANSWER>>decreased blood flow
what diseases/conditions can cause ED? - ANSWER>>hypertension, atherosclerosis,
neuropathy
what can ED be considered an early warning sign of? - ANSWER>>cardiovascular
disease
what is a main class of medications that could contribute to ED? -
ANSWER>>antihypertensives (beta blockers, clonidine, thiazides)
how do PDE-5 inhibitors work? -
ANSWER>>PDE-5 degrades cGMP, so inhibiting this and increasing cGMP causes
relaxation of smooth muscle in the arteries and increases blood flow
what are the PDE-5 inhibitors? -
ANSWER>>sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil
, brand name of sildenafil? -
ANSWER>>Viagra
brand name of tadalafil? -
ANSWER>>Cialis
brand name of vardenafil? - ANSWER>>Levitra
which PDE-5 inhibitor is also approved for tx of BPH? - ANSWER>>tadalafil (Cialis)
T/F: efficacy is similar among the PDE-5 inhibitors - ANSWER>>TRUE- switching
between drugs may not provide much benefit; however can consider if not achieving
desired effect
which PDE-5 inhibitor is also indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension? -
ANSWER>>sildenafil (Revatio)
when should PDE-5 inhibitors be taken? - ANSWER>>~30min-1 hour before sexual
activity
T/F: PDE-5 inhibitors increase libido - ANSWER>>FALSE- libido must be present for
drug to work
what are side effects/warnings of PDE-5 inhibitors? - ANSWER>>hypotension,
headache, flushing, dizziness (due to vasodilation)
which warning requires emergency medical attention? - ANSWER>>priapism- erection
lasts >4 hours
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what is a synonym for erectile dysfunction? - ANSWER>>impotence
what is ED most commonly treated with? - ANSWER>>phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
what is a common cause of sexual dysfunction? - ANSWER>>use of SSRIs/SNRIs
what is the pathophysiology behind ED? - ANSWER>>decreased blood flow
what diseases/conditions can cause ED? - ANSWER>>hypertension, atherosclerosis,
neuropathy
what can ED be considered an early warning sign of? - ANSWER>>cardiovascular
disease
what is a main class of medications that could contribute to ED? -
ANSWER>>antihypertensives (beta blockers, clonidine, thiazides)
how do PDE-5 inhibitors work? -
ANSWER>>PDE-5 degrades cGMP, so inhibiting this and increasing cGMP causes
relaxation of smooth muscle in the arteries and increases blood flow
what are the PDE-5 inhibitors? -
ANSWER>>sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil
, brand name of sildenafil? -
ANSWER>>Viagra
brand name of tadalafil? -
ANSWER>>Cialis
brand name of vardenafil? - ANSWER>>Levitra
which PDE-5 inhibitor is also approved for tx of BPH? - ANSWER>>tadalafil (Cialis)
T/F: efficacy is similar among the PDE-5 inhibitors - ANSWER>>TRUE- switching
between drugs may not provide much benefit; however can consider if not achieving
desired effect
which PDE-5 inhibitor is also indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension? -
ANSWER>>sildenafil (Revatio)
when should PDE-5 inhibitors be taken? - ANSWER>>~30min-1 hour before sexual
activity
T/F: PDE-5 inhibitors increase libido - ANSWER>>FALSE- libido must be present for
drug to work
what are side effects/warnings of PDE-5 inhibitors? - ANSWER>>hypotension,
headache, flushing, dizziness (due to vasodilation)
which warning requires emergency medical attention? - ANSWER>>priapism- erection
lasts >4 hours
