Nclex 준비 - BPH

안녕하세요 예비 미국 간호사 선생님들
이번에는 BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia)에 대해 공부해봅시다.
이 문제는 보통 Below passing level입니다.

Rule #1. Urinary retention
- Loop Diuretic drug

• Oto-toxicity (ear)
• Nephrotoxicity (kidney)
• Hypo-K+
• Decrease Ca+
• Antidote: Bicarb

- Thiazide

• Increase Ca+

Rule #2. Drug Alpha 1 adrenergic antagonist (ending with "-zosine"); Tetrazosine
- Alpha 1 adrenergic antagonist relax smooth muscle
- Orthostatic Hypotension

• position or move slowly

- Avoid phospho-diesterase 5 inhibitor (ending with "-nafil"); sildenafil or vardenafil

• Also relax smooth muscle (overdose)

Rule #3. Sexual Activities does NOT relate to BPH


** Herbal treatment: Saw Plametto