18 Questions
Which one of these drugs has a longer half-life?
Silodosin (Rapaflo)
Which one of these drugs is uroselective?
Silodosin (Rapaflo)
Which one of these drugs does not require titration?
Silodosin (Rapaflo)
Which one of these drugs has immediate results?
Silodosin (Rapaflo)
Which one of these drugs is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor?
Finasteride
Which one of these drugs is associated with sexual dysfunction as an adverse effect?
Finasteride
Which one of these drugs is associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer?
Finasteride
Which one of these drugs has precautions for hepatic disease?
Finasteride
Which one of these drugs may take several months for symptom relief?
Finasteride
Which alpha-blocker/alpha antagonist is considered a second-generation medication?
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Which alpha-receptor subtype is primarily found in the prostate?
Alpha 1A
Which adverse event is associated with alpha-blockers, especially the early-generation ones?
Orthostasis/dizziness
Which alpha-receptor subtype is primarily found in vascular smooth muscle?
Alpha 1B
Which alpha-blocker is known to cause retrograde ejaculation?
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Which alpha-receptor subtype is primarily found in the bladder neck?
Alpha 1A
Which alpha-blocker has a half-life of 14 hours?
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Which alpha-blocker requires slow dose titration and takes 2-4 weeks for full results?
Terazosin (Hytrin)
Which alpha-blocker should be restarted at 0.8mg QD if therapy is interrupted for several days?
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Test your knowledge on alpha-blockers/alpha antagonists (-osin) pharmacotherapy! Learn about the MOA, efficacy, and short-term relief they provide for dynamic symptoms related to the prostate/bladder neck. Challenge yourself with this quiz and expand your understanding of these medications.
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