(Advanced Clinical Pharmacology) Final
Exam Review 2024 with Verified Answers
, What are the two drug classes used to treat BPH? - ANSWER -alpha adrenergic
anatagonist (2nd and 3rd generation)
5a-reductase inhibitors
Prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin are - ANSWER -2nd Gen Alpha
Adrenergic Antagonist
Which 3rd Gen A Adrenergic Antagonist do you wanna take on empty stomach? -
ANSWER -Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Finasteride, Dutasteride are - ANSWER -5 alpha reductase inhibitors
• is the most common prostate problem in men older than age 50. - ANSWER -
BPH
is the formation of large, nonmalignant lesions at the periurethral region of the
prostate gland. - ANSWER -BPH
How BPH manifest - ANSWER -as urinary tract symptoms.
Erectyle dysfunction medication - ANSWER -Sildenafil
Alpha-1 blocker, relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it
easier to urinate. - ANSWER -Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)
5-alpha reductase inhibitor, shrinks the prostate by reducing the amount of
hormone (DHT) that leads to prostate growth. - ANSWER -Finasteride (Proscar)
PDE5 inhibitor, enhances the effect of nitric oxide, leading to smooth muscle
relaxation and inflow of blood to the penis. - ANSWER -Sildenafil
Do not use with nitroglycerin due to risk of severe hypotension. - ANSWER -
Sildenafil