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18 Cards in this Set
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Finasteride (Proscar)for BPH increases the risk of?
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birth defects
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The main S/E of alpha-1 blockers for BPH is?
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hypotension
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3 alpha-1 blockers for BPH?
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cardura, hytrin, flomax
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What are 2 complications of TURP?
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bleeding, bladder spasms
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Finasteride (Proscar) may not always help the symptoms of ___.
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urinary retention
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African-Americans have the highest incidence of prostate cancer in the world so they should begin screening at age ___.
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40
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Back pain associated with prostate cancer indicates ___.
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metastasis
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Major post-op concerns after prostate surgery are (3):
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hemorrhage, infection, urine leakage
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What 2 problems are temporary after surgery for prostate cancer?
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1. urinary incontinence
2. fecal incontinence |
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Women should begin mammograms yearly starting at age ___.
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40
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Women should get pap smears starting at age ___ or when sexually active.
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18
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Average age of menarche is ___.
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12
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Onset of signs of sexual maturity before the age of ___ in females need to be referred.
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8
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No menses by ages ___ - ___ without secondary sex characteristics warrants evaluation.
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14;16
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FACT:
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estrogen increases clotting factors
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HRT is contraindicated in with these 4 medical conditions.
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1. breast cancer
2. uterine cancer 3. active liver disease 4. thromboembolic disease |
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Implications for medications for osteoporosis
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1. Take in the morning
2. Take on an empty stomach 3. Take with a full glass of water 4. Sit up for 30 minutes after taking the medication |
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With Tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen used to treat breast cancer, what 2 things should the nurse monitor?
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DVT; abnormal vaginal bleeding
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