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Get in Touch with Your Masculine Side

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The effects of this drug, used to treat BPH, may be decreased when taken with azole antifungals, erythromycin, or clarithromycin (pg. 558).
This synthetic androgen is used to treat endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease in women as well as hereditary angioedema (pg. 555).
In an unknown etiology, over time, normal male physiology often leads to a benign enlargement of the prostate termed _____ (abbr., 3 letters) (pg. 555).
These dosage forms of testosterone include patches, gels, and axillary sprays (pg. 555).
_____ steroids are synthetic drugs closely resembling natural testosterone. They have a high potential for misuse by athletes and body builders (pg. 555).
Commonly reported adverse effects of phosphodiesterase inhibitors include headache, flushing, and ______ (the fancy, medical term for indigestion) (pg. 557).
This administered form of testosterone is poorly absorbed due to a high first-pass effect in the liver (pg. 555).
_______ inhibitors are indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (pg. 556).
If sildenafil is taken with a high-___ meal, absorption, and its desired effects, may be delayed (pg. 559, purple box).
The second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men (pg. 556, pink box).
When used with this class of drugs (answer is plural), androgens can significantly increase or decrease the answer's intended effects (pg. 558).
Patients taking testosterone should be instructed not to discontinue this medication _____ (ends in -ly) (pg. 561).
Testoderm transdermal patches are to be applied specifically to clean, shaven skin on the _____ (pg. 560).
Androgen _____ blockers are a class of androgen inhibitors that block the activity of androgens at the level of the receptors in target tissues, such as the prostate, and are indicated for use in the treatment of prostate cancer (pg. 556).
Prostaglandin _____ is another type of erectile dysfunction drug that is administered by injection directly into the erectile tissue of the penis or by uretheral suppository (pg. 556). PERSONAL COMMENT: I cringed when I read that sentence in the text.
Patient teaching regarding use of medications for erectile dysfunction should include that the medications are not effective without sexual _____ or arousal (pg. 561).
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The male reproductive structures responsible for the production of primary male hormones are the _____ and the seminiferous tubules (pg 554).
This was the first oral drug approved to treat erectile dysfunction (pg. 556). HINT: Use generic name.
(plural abbreviation) Saw palmetto may have potential drug interactions with this common class of OTC analgesics (pg. 560, yellow box).
One of the most damaging, and potentially fatal, adverse effects of androgenic steroids occurs in this organ and is manifested as multiple, randomly distributed, blood-filled cavities. The condition is known as peliosis of the *organ answer you're looking for* (pg. 557).
Androgens stimulate the synthesis of ____ (abbr., 3 letters) at the cellular level, promoting cellular growth as well as reproduction and stunt the breakdown of amino acids (pg. 555).
Finasteride is contraindicated in those who are ______ due to teratogenic effects. (pg. 556). BONUS FACT: Women should wear gloves when handling finasteride due to the potential for topical absorption.
Concerning clinical indications for the use of testosterone, it is a naturally-occurring anabolic steroid primarily used for the treatment of hypogonadism but may also be used to treat ______ (too little sperm production) and inoperable breast cancer in women (pg. 559).
This laboratory blood test (the abbreviation) may be ordered and regularly monitored if prostate enlargement is detected. This level is often elevated in conditions such as prostate cancer (pg. 559).
Anabolic steroids are currently classified as Schedule ____(use the word form of the number) controlled substances by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (pg 555).
These male sex hormones are responsible for the normal development and maintenance of primary and secondary male sex characteristics (pg 554).
Testosterone has this kind of effect in that it stimulates the production of red blood cells (pg. 555). HINT: If the word you want isn't fitting, double-check your spelling. :)
A skin coloration abnormality that may be noted during physical assessment that is caused by excess bilirubin (pg. 559).
A severe adverse effect of erectile dysfunction medications that constitutes a medical emergency and may be defined as an abnormally prolonged penile erection lasting greater than 4 hours. It is simply due to excessive therapeutic drug response (pg. 557 & 561).
most important androgen; involved in development of bone and muscle tissue; inhibits protein metabolic breakdown; involved in nitrogen, phosphorus, and sodium retention (pg 554)
Liver disease can occur during treatment with testosterone and other related drugs. LFTs such as LDH, CPK, and ____ levels should be routinely monitored (pg. 559).
_____1-adrenergic blockers are a class of drugs used to alleviate symptoms of urinary obstruction due to BPH and can have immediate clinical effects of prostate shrinkage. Examples of these medications include: terazosin, doxazosin, and tamsulosin (pg 556.)
The provider will perform this kind of examination to palpate for prostate enlargement (pg. 559).
(2 words) This herbal supplement may be used to treat symptoms of BPH and alopecia (pg. 560, yellow box).
This prototypical 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, used to treat BPH, works by inhibiting the 5-alpha reductase enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into DHT which stimulates prostatic growth and other male sex characteristics (pg. 555). HINT: Use generic name. BONUS FACT: This drug is also marketed under a different trade name than the one used for BPH for the treatment of alopecia in men.
This class of medications is a commonly-known contraindication when treatment of ED with phosphodiesterase inhibitors is considered. The combination may result in hypotension (pg. 556-557). HINT: Think about the sildenafil, and similar, commercials that say, "Do not take this medication if you are taking _____ for chest pain..."