BPH NAPLEX REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS RATED 100% CORRECT!!
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Term
Which alpha blockers are non-selective and have more side effects?
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Sildenafil and tadalafil are non-selective and primarily used for treating high
blood pressure.
, Finasteride and dutasteride are non-selective and have more side effects related
to hormonal changes.
Tamsulosin and alfuzosin are non-selective and cause fewer side effects
compared to other medications.
Terazosin and doxazosin are non-selective and have more side effects (e.g.,
orthostasis, dizziness, fatigue, headache) than the selective agents
(tamsulosin, alfuzosin, silodosin).
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Which PDE-5 inhibitor is used for BPH?
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clopidogrel tadalafil
sildenafil finasteride
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,Term
What is a DDI with alpha blockers?
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Use caution when co-
administered with PDE-5
inhibitors (Viagra/Revatio,
Do not use with nitrates or
Cialis/Adcirca, Levitra/Staxyn,
riociguat (a guanylate cyclase
Stendra) due to additive
stimulator).
hypotensive effects.
Start 1 mg at bedtime, titrate slowly
Headache, flushing, dizziness,
10 mg at bedtime is generally
dyspepsia, blurred vision, increased
effective; max dose is 20 mg at
sensitivity to light, epistaxis,
bedtime
diarrhea, myalgia, muscle/back pain
NON-SELECTIVE
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Definition
These medications inhibit the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme, which
blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
This class of medications is indicated for the treatment of
symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate in combination
with alpha blockers to improve symptoms, decrease the risk of acute
urinary retention, and decrease the need for surgery (e.g., TURP,
prostatectomy).
, Agents include:
Finasteride
Dutasteride in combo with tamsulosin is Jayln
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What is a warning with alpha- When are non-selective agents
blockers? given?
How does a 5-a reducatase What are some counseling points
inhibitor work? with 5-alpha reducatase inhibitors?
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Term
What is the brand name of doxazosin?
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Adalat Cc, Procardia Xl Cardura, Cardura XL
Procardia, Procardia Xl Proscar, Propecia
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ANSWERS RATED 100% CORRECT!!
1 of 35
Term
Which alpha blockers are non-selective and have more side effects?
Give this one a try later!
Sildenafil and tadalafil are non-selective and primarily used for treating high
blood pressure.
, Finasteride and dutasteride are non-selective and have more side effects related
to hormonal changes.
Tamsulosin and alfuzosin are non-selective and cause fewer side effects
compared to other medications.
Terazosin and doxazosin are non-selective and have more side effects (e.g.,
orthostasis, dizziness, fatigue, headache) than the selective agents
(tamsulosin, alfuzosin, silodosin).
Don't know?
2 of 35
Term
Which PDE-5 inhibitor is used for BPH?
Give this one a try later!
clopidogrel tadalafil
sildenafil finasteride
Don't know?
3 of 35
,Term
What is a DDI with alpha blockers?
Give this one a try later!
Use caution when co-
administered with PDE-5
inhibitors (Viagra/Revatio,
Do not use with nitrates or
Cialis/Adcirca, Levitra/Staxyn,
riociguat (a guanylate cyclase
Stendra) due to additive
stimulator).
hypotensive effects.
Start 1 mg at bedtime, titrate slowly
Headache, flushing, dizziness,
10 mg at bedtime is generally
dyspepsia, blurred vision, increased
effective; max dose is 20 mg at
sensitivity to light, epistaxis,
bedtime
diarrhea, myalgia, muscle/back pain
NON-SELECTIVE
Don't know?
4 of 35
Definition
These medications inhibit the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme, which
blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
This class of medications is indicated for the treatment of
symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate in combination
with alpha blockers to improve symptoms, decrease the risk of acute
urinary retention, and decrease the need for surgery (e.g., TURP,
prostatectomy).
, Agents include:
Finasteride
Dutasteride in combo with tamsulosin is Jayln
Give this one a try later!
What is a warning with alpha- When are non-selective agents
blockers? given?
How does a 5-a reducatase What are some counseling points
inhibitor work? with 5-alpha reducatase inhibitors?
Don't know?
5 of 35
Term
What is the brand name of doxazosin?
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Adalat Cc, Procardia Xl Cardura, Cardura XL
Procardia, Procardia Xl Proscar, Propecia
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