Pharmacology Exam 3 Study Guide PDF
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This document is a study guide for a pharmacology exam, focusing on Male Reproductive issues (BPH). It provides information on classifications, therapeutic uses, mechanisms of action (MOA), adverse effects, and examples. A comprehensive review of the material.
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Male Reproductive (BPH) - Excessive cell growth of prostate - Occurs with aging (80% years or older) - Testosterone-sensitive growth of prostate - Encroaches on urethra - Obstructs urine flow S/S: -...
Male Reproductive (BPH) - Excessive cell growth of prostate - Occurs with aging (80% years or older) - Testosterone-sensitive growth of prostate - Encroaches on urethra - Obstructs urine flow S/S: - Frequent need to urinate - Small amounts of urine - Incomplete emptying Diagnosis: - DRE: digital rectal exam - PSA test to rule out prostate cancer Surgery: - TUNA (needle ablation) - TURP (resection) Most common one - Three way catheter after surgery, constantly irrigating area - TUIP (incision) BPH: Classification Therapeutic Use MOA Adverse Effects Examples Peripherally Urinary flow Blocks HA, fatigue, dizziness, Tamsulosin Acting Alpha symptoms associated adrenergic lethargy, tachycardia, (Flomax) Adrenergic with BPH receptors in hypotension, Sexual Blockers prostate, causing dysfunction RELAXES RELAXATION prostate so urine Should be held before can FLO- to the cataract surgery toilet DOES NOT REDUCE SIZE!!! 5-Alpha-Reductase BPH Inhibits Cannot donate blood for Finasteride Inhibitors/Androg reductase 6 months after the last (Proscar) en Inhibitors Baldness enzyme that dose converts Is a pro at testosterone to REDUCING the the form that size of the prostate enlarges the prostate REDUCES SIZE
