What is the purpose of the prostate gland? - ANSSecretes fluid to form semen to promote
sperm motility and block the urethra during sex
What is phimosis? - ANSForeskin is too constricted
What is paraphimosis? - ANSForeskin is permanently retracted
What is Peyronie's disease? - ANSInflammatory vasculitis where the penis takes on curvature
What is priapism? - ANSAbnormally prolonged, painful erection (usually longer than 3 hours)
What is the treatment for priapism? - ANSSildenafil (Viagra)
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? - ANSExcessive cell growth of prostate that occurs
with age
What are the signs and symptoms of BPH? - ANSUrinary frequency
Stream hesitancy
Abdominal pain
Incomplete bladder emptying
Voiding small amounts
What are the 3 medications we use for BPH? - ANSFinasteride
Tamsulosin
Sildenafil
What is erectile dysfunction? - ANSInability to achieve or maintain an erection which is a
vascular disease
How do we treat erectile dysfunction? - ANSSildenafil and Tadalafil
What can we not give patient's who are on sildenafil and tadalafil? - ANSNitrates due to the risk
of hypotension
What is testicular torsion? - ANSTwisting of the spermatic cord which is most common in
adolescents
What is the treatment for testicular torsion? - ANSUrological emergency, treatment is necessary
, What age group is testicular cancer most common in? - ANS15 - 35
Approximately how long is the menstrual cycle? - ANS28 days
What is amenorrhea? - ANSAbsence of the menstrual period
What are causes of primary amenorrhea? - ANSBirth defects
Genetic disorders
Hymen not opened
What are the causes of secondary amenorrhea? - ANSPregnancy
Drastic weight loss or gain
Stress and anxiety
Excessive exercise
PCOS
Menopause
What is dysmenorrhea? - ANSPainful menstruation
What are the causes of dysmenorrhea? - ANSHormonal imbalance
IUD
Ovarian cyst
Cancer
Endometriosis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
What is menorrhagia? - ANSExcessive menstrual bleeding
What is oligomenorrhea? - ANSInfrequent menstruation
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? - ANSMore severe form of PMS, interferes
with ADLs such as work, school, and relationships
What is the treatment for PMS? - ANSSSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) can be
helpful
What is menopause? - ANSCessation of menstruation
What is the intervention for cauda equina? - ANSDecompression surgery
What is spinal stenosis? - ANSnarrowing of the spinal canal causing compression on spinal
nerves
What are the risk factors for osteoporosis? - ANSLack of estrogen or testosterone
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