Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia question n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia question n answers graded A+ 2023What is BPH? - correct answer Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy What is the function of the prostate? - correct answer 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 answer 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 answer 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 answer 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 answer Side effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, such as dutasteride (Avodart) and finasteride (Proscar), may include impotence, decreased libido, and decreased volume of ejaculate