Pharmacology - Chapter 65 - Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Flashcards
1
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Erectile Dysfunction - def
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Impotence - inability to achieve erection for satisfactory sexual performance.
2
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Ed affects __ million men about about ___ physician visits each year.
A
30 million men/500,000 visits each year.
3
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ED is associated with chronic illnesses, diabetes, hypertension, depression - T/F?
A
True!
4
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ED - ages 40-70 - what percent?
A
52%
5
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ED - ages over 70 - what percent?
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67%
6
Q
What is the drug therapy for Infertility in men (ED) ?
A
Sildenafil (Viagra), Papaverine plus phentolamine, Alprostadil (prostaglandin E1)
7
Q
Inhibition of PDE5 enhances normal erectile function. T/F?
A
True!
8
Q
What are some AE’s of Viagra?
A
Hypotension, Priapism (erection that lasts over 6 hours.)
