Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostatitis questions with correct answers

BPH is a common cause of ... in elderly men Answer urinary dysfunctional symptoms BPH is due to ... Answer proliferation of stroll and epithelial cells of the prostate gland etiology Answer 1. testosterone metabolized to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by 5-α reductase 2. 5-α reductase contained in prostatic epithelial cells 3. DHT is the obligate androgen responsible for normal and hyperplastic prostatic growth 4. overactivity of bladder (50% incidence with BPH) DHT is associated with ... Answer increased prostate tissue mass three components of BPH Answer 1. static = increase mass leading to bladder outlet obstruction 2. dynamic = increased neuromuscular tone via stimulation of α1 receptor 3. detrusor instability = more relevant in elderly patient obstructive symptoms of BPH Answer hesitancy, decrease in urinary force, urinary stream intermittency, terminal dribbling, and incomplete bladder emptying irritative symptoms of BPH Answer nocturia and daytime urin