NUR 600 FINAL Test Questions with Verified Correct Answers

NUR 600 FINAL Test Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
What are the two drug classes used to treat BPH?

alpha adrenergic anatagonist (2nd and 3rd generation)



5a-reductase inhibitors

Prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin are

2nd Gen Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist

Which 3rd Gen A Adrenergic Antagonist do you wanna take on empty stomach?

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Finasteride, Dutasteride are

5 alpha reductase inhibitors

• is the most common prostate problem in men older than age 50.

BPH

is the formation of large, nonmalignant lesions at the periurethral region of the prostate

gland.

BPH

How BPH manifest

as urinary tract symptoms.

Erectyle dysfunction medication

Sildenafil

, Alpha-1 blocker, relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier

to urinate.

Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)

5-alpha reductase inhibitor, shrinks the prostate by reducing the amount of hormone

(DHT) that leads to prostate growth.

Finasteride (Proscar)

PDE5 inhibitor, enhances the effect of nitric oxide, leading to smooth muscle relaxation

and inflow of blood to the penis.

Sildenafil

Do not use with nitroglycerin due to risk of severe hypotension.

Sildenafil

sildenafil should not be use with

nitroglycerin

· Treatment for Bacterial vaginosis

· Treatment for Bacterial vaginosis

· Treatment for UTI

Oxybutynin Chloride

Desmopressin

· Treatment for migraines and headaches

Sumatriptan

Anticholinergic, used for overactive bladder symptoms.