Deck 30: Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction

Question 1

_____ should not be used in conjunction with phosphodiesterase inhibitors.

A)Nitrates
B)Phosphates
C)Sulfides
D)All of the above

Answer 1

A
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are involved in numerous drug interactions.A life-threatening drop in blood pressure has occurred in males who have taken nitrates such as nitroglycerin (for angina),so the use of nitrates,in all dosage forms,is contraindicated while taking phosphodiesterase inhibitors.

Question 2

Erectile dysfunction is managed by the administration of drugs that promote _____.

A)engorgement
B)slow loss of erection
C)relaxation and contraction of the smooth muscle in the testes
D)a and b

Answer 2

B
Erectile dysfunction is managed by the administration of drugs that promote penile engorgement and slow loss of erection.This control is orchestrated by relaxation and contraction of the smooth muscle in the corpus cavernosum.

Question 3

An inflamed or infected prostate gland is termed _____.

A)prostatomegaly
B)prostatitis
C)adenoprostitis
D)prostatodynia

Answer 3

B
Prostatitis is an inflamed or infected prostate gland.

Question 4

_____,an antiandrogen,is prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness.

A)Finasteride
B)Dutasteride
C)Prostateride
D)Testosteride

Question 5

Which of the following is not a symptom of an enlarged prostate?

A)weak or slow stream upon urination
B)less and less urge to urinate
C)urinary infections
D)bladder stones

Question 6

The risk for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia increases with _____.

A)obesity
B)hypertension
C)age
D)stress

Question 7

Alprostadil is formulated for _____.

A)oral administration
B)intraurethral insertion
C)intracavernosal injection
D)b and c

Question 8

What test can be conducted to determine if levels of the PSA protein are elevated?

A)testosterone hormone level
B)prostate specific antigen (PSA)test
C)BPH blockage test
D)prostate antibody count test

Question 9

Which of the following is not a benefit of α₁-adrenergic antagonists for the treatment of BPH?

A)relaxation of the prostate gland
B)increase of urethral resistance
C)improvement in flow of urine
D)relaxation of smooth muscle of the bladder

Question 10

Alprostadil is naturally occurring prostaglandin E₁ is present in all of the following locations except the _____.

A)seminal vesicles
B)cavernous tissues of males
C)placenta of the fetus
D)prostate gland

Question 11

Drugs currently marketed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction are _____.

A)phosphodiesterase inhibitors
B)PSA protein vasodilators
C)prostaglandin E analogs
D)a and c

Question 12

When symptoms of BPH are severe,_____ is indicated.

A)medication
B)hormone injections
C)vasectomy
D)surgery

Question 13

All of the following are adverse reactions linked to the administration of α-adrenergic antagonists except _____.

A)postural hypotension
B)reflex bradycardia
C)weakness
D)fatigue

Question 14

Which of the following is not a cause of erectile dysfunction?

A)physiological
B)psychological
C)environmental
D)neurological

Question 15

Which two classes of drugs are used to manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

A)ß-blockers
B)α-blockers
C)5 α-reductase inhibitors
D)5ß-reductase inhibitors
E)b and c