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The condition BPH is characterize by
difficult urinating
which drug is used for both BPH and male pattern baldness
finasteride
which of the following drug classes is used to treat BPH in men?
5-alpha-reductase-inhibitors
which of the following is a laboratory test of kidney function?
serum creatinine
what term is ised to describe the working units of the kidney?
nephrons
what class of drugs is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?
alpha blockers
what a patient has impaired kidney function, which of the following must happen to certain drug therapies that depend upon renal elimination for proper clearance from the body
dose must be lowered
why should TCAs, anticholinergics, oral bronchodilators, and certain other drugs not to be used for patients with BPH?
they affect bladder function
the primary site of action of diuretics is
kidney
which medication has a mechanism of action similar to that of saw palmetto
finasteride
which drug should not be handled by women of child bearing years
Proscar
what is an example of a loop diretic
furosemide
what drug classification contains generic drugs with the suffix -osin
alpha-adrenergic antagonsts
which of the following therapies is used to treat anemia in renal disease patients
epoetin
what warning label should accompany Ditropan XL
do not chew split or crush
Name a drug used for altitude sickness
acetazolamide
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia
enlargement of the prostate gland, leading to urinary symptoms like frequent urination.
when must dosage adjustment be made to certain medications regarding CrCl
Cranberry juice is used for the prevention of
what is micturtion
the process of emptying the bladder
anemia due to renal failure is caused by a decrease in what
erythropoietin
what is a common side effect of finasteride
ED
define incontinence
inability to control one's bladder or bowels, leading to involuntary leakage of urine or feces.
define urinary retention
Inability to empty the bladder completely, leading to discomfort and potential complications.
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