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Repro and urinary RX

QuestionAnswer
Pituitary secretes Follicle Stimulating Hormone, what does the FSH do ? Regulates egg and sperm that makes a little fella
What protects against STDs? Barrier devices
Side effects of contraceptive therapy ? weight changes, mood swings, and breast tenderness
Adverse effects of contraceptive therapy blood clots
3 things that increase risk of blood clots for contraceptive therapy Over 35 years old, smoking, and history of blood clots
Advantages of HRT (Hormone replacement therapy) ? Decrease in bone loss and cardiovascular dysfunction
Disadvantages of HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? Increased risk of breast cancer, stroke, and blood clots
Oxycontin ? stimulates labor contractions , causes uterus to contrac
Tocolytics do what ? Someone in preterm labor
Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (Erectile Dysfunction) does what ? Dilates arteries leading to penis and constricts veins
ED drugs end in what ? Fil "fill the penis"
What should a person NOT take while on viagra ? Nitrates
When do you take ED drugs ? 30 to 60 minutes prior to sexual activity one time/day
Function of the urinary system Filtrates the blood
Diuretic is AKA water pill
What are you at risk for with Loop Diuretics ? low potassium
Loop diuretic medications ? Bumetanide (Bumex), Ethacrynic (Edecrine), Furosemide ( Lasix), torsemide ( demadex
Thiazide diuretics example Chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretics cause ? hyperglycemia, Potassium Loss , low blood pressure
Most common potassium sparing diuretic ? Spironolactone (Aldactone
Normal potassium range ? 3.5-5.0
When would you give mannitol ? Swelling on the brain/trauma
What do you monitor and teach for diruectic meds ? Confusion, arrhythmias, muscle, cramps
Examples of medication for BPH Alpha blockers. "sin" alfuzosin, doxazosin.
How do alpha-adrenergic blockers work
Side effects of medications for BPH decreased libido, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension
Urinary analgesic "Pyridium" causes ? orange urine and frequent pain urination
Define enuresis ? bed wetting
What is DDAVP (desmopressin) given for ? Enuersis, avoid caffeinated drinks
What do urinary antispasmodics due like tolterodine(Detrol) Decrease urinary incontience by decreasing the contractions of the bladder thus eliminating urgency symptoms that lead to wetting accidents
Created by: tgwin7
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