NURS 2502: Exam 3 - BPH & Prostate
Cancer Questions and Answers
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? - Correct answer-An age-related,
nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland, common in men over 60.
What are the common signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia? -
Correct answer-Frequent urination, nocturia, difficulty starting urination, weak
urine stream, dribbling, and inability to empty the bladder.
What are the risk factors for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia? - Correct
answer-Age, family history, ethnicity (Hispanic and African descent), obesity,
sedentary lifestyle, and diabetes mellitus.
What pharmacologic therapies are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia? -
Correct answer-Alpha blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors; tadalafil may also
be used.
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Cancer Questions and Answers
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? - Correct answer-An age-related,
nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland, common in men over 60.
What are the common signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia? -
Correct answer-Frequent urination, nocturia, difficulty starting urination, weak
urine stream, dribbling, and inability to empty the bladder.
What are the risk factors for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia? - Correct
answer-Age, family history, ethnicity (Hispanic and African descent), obesity,
sedentary lifestyle, and diabetes mellitus.
What pharmacologic therapies are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia? -
Correct answer-Alpha blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors; tadalafil may also
be used.
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