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1. cryptorchidism Why we feel up little baby boys in the NICU nursery. We are
checking for
undescended testicles
2. BPH:Physical exam find- progressive benign hyperplasia of the prostate
ings? by the age of 80, about 80% of men will acquire this disorder.
most common cause of bladder obstruction in men over the age of
50 signs and symptoms are urinary frequency, nocturia,
dribbling, reten- tion.
On physical exam, the bladder may be distended.
The prostate is non-tender with either asymmetrical or symmetrical
enlargement. And the prostate will have a smooth rubber
consistency with possible nodules.
3. BPH:What does
digital rectal exam: prostate will have a smooth rubber consistency
prostate gland feel
with possible nodules- touching it will likely cause the sensation
like with DRE?
of needing to pee.
4. BPH:Management
"Fineste-ridin' dirty"-here are two main classes of medications. 5-
both pharmacologic
and alpha reductase inhibitors
finasteride 5 mg and finasteride 1 mg and dutasteride (marketed as
nonpharmacologic?
Avodart). Dutasteride is also available in combination with
tamsulosin, under the brand-name Jalyn and this rx is good for
long-term mngmt
And this is alpha-adrenergic antagonists:
Alfuzosin.
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xazosin.
zosin (inverse agonist)
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Terazosin.
Silodosin.
5. BPH:What are Attect the contraction of the smooth muscle in the prostatic, urethra
possible side effects and bladder neck.
of the med- ications?
-common adverse ettects are orthostatic hypotension.
typically take two to four weeks to show
improvement.
They may attect blood pressure, require dose titration and
blood pres- sure monitoring. The American urology
association recommends Alfu- zosin, Doxazosin and
6. Treatment with 5a- Tamsulosin, because they're thought to be more ettective
Re- ductase and have less ettect on blood pressure. Prazosin and Phenoxy-
inhibitors: benzamine have insuflcient evidence and are not
recommended.
"Fineste-ridin' dirty"
Erectile dysfunction.
Lower sex drive.
Retrograde ejaculation, when your semen goes backward into you
bladder.
Side ettects: erectile dysfunction.