Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the first-line pharmacotherapy for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
What is the first-line pharmacotherapy for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
Which condition should be evaluated in a patient with ED due to the risk it poses?
Which condition should be evaluated in a patient with ED due to the risk it poses?
Which medication class is contraindicated in patients taking nitrates?
Which medication class is contraindicated in patients taking nitrates?
What side effect may occur with alprostadil?
What side effect may occur with alprostadil?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of ED is characterized by psychological factors impacting sexual function?
Which type of ED is characterized by psychological factors impacting sexual function?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of ED is due to a combination of both physical and psychological factors?
What type of ED is due to a combination of both physical and psychological factors?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following medications is less likely to be associated with erectile dysfunction due to its mechanism of action?
Which of the following medications is less likely to be associated with erectile dysfunction due to its mechanism of action?
Signup and view all the answers
Among the listed medications, which one suppresses testosterone-mediated stimulation of libido?
Among the listed medications, which one suppresses testosterone-mediated stimulation of libido?
Signup and view all the answers
Which medication is associated with serotonin involvement in detumescence?
Which medication is associated with serotonin involvement in detumescence?
Signup and view all the answers
Among the listed medications, which one is an anticholinergic and contributes to erectile dysfunction?
Among the listed medications, which one is an anticholinergic and contributes to erectile dysfunction?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following medications has antiandrogenic effects contributing to erectile dysfunction?
Which of the following medications has antiandrogenic effects contributing to erectile dysfunction?
Signup and view all the answers
Which medication is more likely to cause erectile dysfunction than tricyclic antidepressants?
Which medication is more likely to cause erectile dysfunction than tricyclic antidepressants?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a common side effect NOT associated with PDE5 inhibitors use?
What is a common side effect NOT associated with PDE5 inhibitors use?
Signup and view all the answers
In the context of PDE5 inhibitors, what action should a patient with a prolonged painful erection take?
In the context of PDE5 inhibitors, what action should a patient with a prolonged painful erection take?
Signup and view all the answers
Which medical condition is NOT mentioned in the case of JH, a 56-year-old male prescribed sildenafil?
Which medical condition is NOT mentioned in the case of JH, a 56-year-old male prescribed sildenafil?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the most concerning instruction for JH, given his prescription for sildenafil?
What is the most concerning instruction for JH, given his prescription for sildenafil?
Signup and view all the answers
What distinguishes NAION symptoms from other visual conditions?
What distinguishes NAION symptoms from other visual conditions?
Signup and view all the answers
Which medication in JH's regimen is known to potentially contribute to erectile dysfunction?
Which medication in JH's regimen is known to potentially contribute to erectile dysfunction?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the mechanism of action of Alprostadil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?
What is the mechanism of action of Alprostadil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?
Signup and view all the answers
Which route of administration is preferred for Alprostadil due to better efficacy?
Which route of administration is preferred for Alprostadil due to better efficacy?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a common side effect associated with Intraurethral Alprostadil administration?
What is a common side effect associated with Intraurethral Alprostadil administration?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of ED does Alprostadil effectively treat?
Which type of ED does Alprostadil effectively treat?
Signup and view all the answers
Why should Alprostadil be used cautiously in individuals at risk of priapism?
Why should Alprostadil be used cautiously in individuals at risk of priapism?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the onset of action for intracavernosal Alprostadil?
What is the onset of action for intracavernosal Alprostadil?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the recommended duration of an erection after using intracavernosal Alprostadil?
What is the recommended duration of an erection after using intracavernosal Alprostadil?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a common disadvantage associated with intracavernosal Alprostadil?
What is a common disadvantage associated with intracavernosal Alprostadil?
Signup and view all the answers
What percentage of patients reported improvement with intracavernosal Alprostadil?
What percentage of patients reported improvement with intracavernosal Alprostadil?
Signup and view all the answers
In the algorithm for selecting treatment for erectile dysfunction, what is the next step if PDE5 inhibitors are ineffective?
In the algorithm for selecting treatment for erectile dysfunction, what is the next step if PDE5 inhibitors are ineffective?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done if intracavernosal or intraurethral alprostadil is ineffective in treating erectile dysfunction?
What should be done if intracavernosal or intraurethral alprostadil is ineffective in treating erectile dysfunction?
Signup and view all the answers
