most common male urologic problem
begin prostatic hyperplasia
signs and symptoms of obstructive BPH
decrease in force of stream, difficulty initiating stream
signs and symptoms of irritative BPH
frequency, urgency, bladder pain, nocturia
possible complications associated with BPH
urinary retention, UTI, bladder stones
nursing interventions for BPH
dietary changes (decrease caffeine, spicy foods), avoid decongestants, restrict evening fluids, caution with anticholinergic medications
reduces the size of the prostate in BPH
Proscar
promotes smooth muscle relaxation in the prostate
Hytrin, Cardura (hypertension meds)
incisions made into the prostate for obstruction relief
transurethral incision of the prostate
risk factors for erectile dysfunction
over 50 years of age, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, low T, cardiovascular disease, psychological issues
nursing consideration associated with testosterone supplementation to treat erectile dysfunction -
risk for cancer
what is associated with nitrates
priapism
twisting of spermatic cord that supplied blood to the testes and epididymis
testicular torsion
removal of the prostate using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra; obstructive prostatic tissue cauterized and taken out
TURP
complications associated with TURP include:
bleeding, clot retention, dilutional hyponatremia, bladder spasms, urinary incontinence, infections
removal of ovaries; creates surgical menopause
bilateral oophorectomy
complications associated with bilateral oophorectomy -
increased severity of menopausal symptoms due to the sudden hormone decrease
risks associated with estrogen hormone replacement therapy -
stroke and DVT
risks associated with estrogen and progesterone replacement therapy -
breast cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease, DVT, PE
patient education associated with post-menopause
reduce caffeine and alcohol, relaxation, include soy/tofu/chickpeas and diet
what role does soy play in helping manage post-menopause
it reduces hot flashes
pruritus, thick white curdy discharge
vulvovaginal candidiasis
what is the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis?
antifungal (monistat, fluconazole)
pruritus, frothy green/gray discharge, hemorrhage spots on the cervix or vaginal wall
trichomonas
treatment for trichomonas
metronidazole (Flagel)
watery discharge with fishy odor
bacterial vaginosis
treatment for bacterial vaginosis
metronidazole (flagyl), clindamycin
cervicitis, mucopurulent discharge, postcoital spotting from cervical inflammation
chlamydia
treatment of chlamydia
azithromycin (Zithromax)
severe recurrent vaginitis
candida albicans
severe recurrent vaginitis can also be indicative of?
HIV
signs and symptoms of HSV-2 (genital herpes)
pain, small vesicular lesions, fever, lymphadenopathy
treatment of HSV-2 (genital herpes)
antivirals (valtrex)
signs and symptoms of HPV (genital warts)
papillary growths that are white to flesh colored
treatment of HPV (genital warts)
remove warts, HPV vaccine for prevention
nursing considerations for Viagra
do not take with nitrates (both are vasodilators which can cause a drastic drop in blood pressure)
promotes smooth muscle relaxation in the prostate for BPH
Cardura
given for bladder spasms
belladonna and opium suppository
removal of the head of the pancreas; parts of the intestine and stomach; pancreatic ducts are connected to CBD and stomach is connect to the jejunum
whipple procedure