Question 1

Which of the following is not a benefit of a₁-adrenergic antagonists for the treatment of BPH?

Accepted Answer

A) Relaxation of the prostate gland 
B) Increase in urethral resistance 
C) Improvement in flow of urine 
D) Relaxation of smooth muscle of the bladder neck 
A) Relaxation of the prostate gland 
B) Increase in urethral resistance 
C) Improvement in flow of urine 
D) Relaxation of smooth muscle of the bladder neck B

Question 2

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Hytrin

Accepted Answer

A) Terazosin 
B) Finasteride 
C) Tamsulosin 
D) Vardenafil 
E) Alprostadil 
A) Terazosin 
B) Finasteride 
C) Tamsulosin 
D) Vardenafil 
E) Alprostadil A

Question 3

Alprostadil is formulated for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) oral administration 
B) intraurethral insertion 
C) intravenous (IV)injection 
D) intramuscular (IM)injection 
A) oral administration 
B) intraurethral insertion 
C) intravenous (IV)injection 
D) intramuscular (IM)injection B

Question 4

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Muse

Accepted Answer

A) Terazosin 
B) Finasteride 
C) Tamsulosin 
D) Vardenafil 
E) Alprostadil 
A) Terazosin 
B) Finasteride 
C) Tamsulosin 
D) Vardenafil 
E) Alprostadil

Question 5

Drugs currently marketed for the treatment of ED are _____.

Accepted Answer

A) phosphodiesterase (PD
E) inhibitors 
B) PSA protein vasodilators 
C) prostaglandin E analogues 
D) phosphodiesterase (PD
E) inhibitors and prostaglandin E analogues 
A) phosphodiesterase (PD
E) inhibitors 
B) PSA protein vasodilators 
C) prostaglandin E analogues 
D) phosphodiesterase (PD
E) inhibitors and prostaglandin E analogues

Question 6

Alprostadil is a naturally occurring prostaglandin E₁ (PGE₁)and is present in all of the following locations except the _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

An inflamed or infected prostate gland is termed _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Why should nitrates be used cautiously in conjunction with PDE inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

A) Nitrates increase vasodilation to a dangerous level. 
B) PDE inhibitors decrease effectiveness of nitrates. 
C) Nitrates increase vasoconstriction to a dangerous level. 
D) Nitrates prohibit PDE inhibitors from being metabolized. 
A) Nitrates increase vasodilation to a dangerous level. 
B) PDE inhibitors decrease effectiveness of nitrates. 
C) Nitrates increase vasoconstriction to a dangerous level. 
D) Nitrates prohibit PDE inhibitors from being metabolized.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) Weak or slow stream upon urination 
B) Less and less urge to urinate 
C) Urinary infections 
D) Kidney damage 
A) Weak or slow stream upon urination 
B) Less and less urge to urinate 
C) Urinary infections 
D) Kidney damage

Question 10

What is the typical time frame of alpha blockers to show improvement of symptoms for BPH?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 weeks 
B) 4 month 
C) 2 weeks 
D) 1 week 
A) 6 weeks 
B) 4 month 
C) 2 weeks 
D) 1 week

Question 11

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Flomax

Accepted Answer

A) Terazosin 
B) Finasteride 
C) Tamsulosin 
D) Vardenafil 
E) Alprostadil 
A) Terazosin 
B) Finasteride 
C) Tamsulosin 
D) Vardenafil 
E) Alprostadil

Question 12

Which of the following is not a cause of ED?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperlipidemia 
B) Alcoholism 
C) Hypotension 
D) Depression 
A) Hyperlipidemia 
B) Alcoholism 
C) Hypotension 
D) Depression

Question 13

The risk for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)increases with _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following explains why alpha blockers would be useful for drug therapy of BPH?

Accepted Answer

A) Alpha blockers antagonize alpha receptors,causing smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder to relax,improving urine flow. 
B) Administration of alpha blockers causes prostate muscle to constrict,allowing for easier control of the flow of urine. 
C) Alpha blockers act as agonists on alpha receptors,causing smooth muscle relaxation,which improves urethral resistance. 
D) Alpha blockers block the normal alpha response,constricting urethral resistance,which allows better control over the flow of urine. 
A) Alpha blockers antagonize alpha receptors,causing smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder to relax,improving urine flow. 
B) Administration of alpha blockers causes prostate muscle to constrict,allowing for easier control of the flow of urine. 
C) Alpha blockers act as agonists on alpha receptors,causing smooth muscle relaxation,which improves urethral resistance. 
D) Alpha blockers block the normal alpha response,constricting urethral resistance,which allows better control over the flow of urine.

Question 15

ED is managed by the administration of drugs that promote _____.

Accepted Answer

A) engorgement 
B) prevention of the loss of erection 
C) relaxation and contraction of the smooth muscle in the testes 
D) decreasing blood supply to penile muscle 
A) engorgement 
B) prevention of the loss of erection 
C) relaxation and contraction of the smooth muscle in the testes 
D) decreasing blood supply to penile muscle

Question 16

Which two classes of drugs are used to manage symptoms of BPH?

Accepted Answer

A) Alpha blockers and 5b-reductase inhibitors 
B) 5a-Reductase inhibitors and beta blockers 
C) a-Adrenergic antagonists and 5a-reductase inhibitors 
D) Alpha blockers and beta blockers 
A) Alpha blockers and 5b-reductase inhibitors 
B) 5a-Reductase inhibitors and beta blockers 
C) a-Adrenergic antagonists and 5a-reductase inhibitors 
D) Alpha blockers and beta blockers

Question 17

It may take up to _____ for finasteride to achieve therapeutic effects.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 weeks 
B) 6 weeks 
C) 2 months 
D) 12 months 
A) 2 weeks 
B) 6 weeks 
C) 2 months 
D) 12 months

Question 18

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Levitra

Accepted Answer

A) Terazosin 
B) Finasteride 
C) Tamsulosin 
D) Vardenafil 
E) Alprostadil 
A) Terazosin 
B) Finasteride 
C) Tamsulosin 
D) Vardenafil 
E) Alprostadil

Question 19

What is the first line of therapy for BPH?

Accepted Answer

A) Beta blocker drug therapy 
B) 5b-Reductase inhibitor drug therapy plus watchful eye on symptoms 
C) Alpha blocker drug therapy 
D) Watchful eye on symptoms and level of discomfort of symptoms 
A) Beta blocker drug therapy 
B) 5b-Reductase inhibitor drug therapy plus watchful eye on symptoms 
C) Alpha blocker drug therapy 
D) Watchful eye on symptoms and level of discomfort of symptoms

Question 20

What test can be conducted to determine if levels of the prostate specific antigen (PSA)protein are elevated?

Accepted Answer

A) Testosterone hormone level 
B) PSA test 
C) BPH blockage test 
D) Prostate antibody count test 
A) Testosterone hormone level 
B) PSA test 
C) BPH blockage test 
D) Prostate antibody count test

Exam 30: Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction

Which of the following is not a benefit of a₁-adrenergic antagonists for the treatment of BPH?

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Hytrin

Alprostadil is formulated for _____.

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Muse

Drugs currently marketed for the treatment of ED are _____.

Alprostadil is a naturally occurring prostaglandin E₁ (PGE₁)and is present in all of the following locations except the _____.

An inflamed or infected prostate gland is termed _____.

Why should nitrates be used cautiously in conjunction with PDE inhibitors?

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

What is the typical time frame of alpha blockers to show improvement of symptoms for BPH?

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Flomax

Which of the following is not a cause of ED?

The risk for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)increases with _____.

Which of the following explains why alpha blockers would be useful for drug therapy of BPH?

ED is managed by the administration of drugs that promote _____.

Which two classes of drugs are used to manage symptoms of BPH?

It may take up to _____ for finasteride to achieve therapeutic effects.

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Levitra

What is the first line of therapy for BPH?

What test can be conducted to determine if levels of the prostate specific antigen (PSA)protein are elevated?

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