Men's Health study test exam questions and correct answers 2026

nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland resul ng from increased prolifera on of
stromal and epithelial cells in the transi on zone -correct answers benign prosta c hyperplasia



relax smooth muscle in bladder neck/prostate to improve urine flow -correct answers alpha-1
adrenergic antagonists



tamsulosin -correct answers alpha-1



alfuzosin -correct answers alpha-1



doxazosin -correct answers alpha-1



terazosin -correct answers alpha-1



most uroselec ve alpha 1 blocker -correct answers tamsulosin - fewer BP effects



do not use before cataract surgery (IFIS risk) -correct answers alpha 1 blockers



alpha one blockers adverse effects -correct answers dizziness, orthosta c hypotension,
retrograde ejacula on



finasteride -correct answers 5-alpha reductase inhibitors

, dutasteride -correct answers 5-alpha reductase inhibitors



reduce DHT, prostate shrinkage -correct answers 5-alpha reductase inhibitors



combina on therapy of alpha one blocker and 5-ARI -correct answers moderate-severe
symptoms and enlarged prostate



5-ARIs adverse effects -correct answers sexual dysfunc on, depression, gynecomas a



women of child bearing age should not handle this due to teratogenicity -correct answers 5-ARIs



PDE-5 inhibitors -correct answers ED



sildenafil -correct answers PDE-5 inhibitors



tadalafil -correct answers PDE-5 inhibitors



vardenafil -correct answers PDE-5 inhibitors



avanafil -correct answers PDE-5 inhibitors



inhibits PDE-5 which increases cGMP to prolong smooth muscle relaxa on improving penile
blood flow; requires sexual s mula on to work -correct answers PDE-5 inhibitors



PDE-5 inhibitors contraindica ons -correct answers nitrates, alpha blockers, severe cardiac
disease