Week 5 Final Exam: NR568 / NR 568
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Role of androgens in treating anemia
Answer:
relieve anemia by promoting synthesis of erythropoietin, the renal hormone that stimulates production of red blood cells, and possibly white blood cells and platelets.
Question:
Preferred administration route of alprostadil and why
Answer:
Intracavernous (a shot into the penis). It is more effective than transurethral.topical or cream and can be done at home after initial consultation and education by the provider. 1 / 3
Question:
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Patient Teaching
Answer:
high-fat meal will delay absorption of avanafil, sildenafil, or vardenafil (but not tadalafil) grapefruit juice should be avoided because this can raise PDE-5 inhibitor levels in men who experience cardiac symptoms (e.g., anginal pain, lightheadedness) during sex to refrain from further sexual activity and discuss the event with their prescriber.seek immediate medical attention if an erection lasts more than 4 h.Prolonged priapism can cause permanent damage.stop their PDE-5 inhibitor and seek immediate medical attention if they experience sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes or if hearing loss develops.avoid nitrates for at least 12 h after taking avanafil, for at least 24 h after taking sildenafil or vardenafil, and for at least 48 h after taking tadalafil.
Question:
Medication Classes used to treat ED
Answer:
PDE-5 Inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis) Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) Vasodilator + A-adrenergic antagonist (Papaverine with phentolamine)
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Question:
Testosterone gels (AndroGel, Testim, Vogelxo)
Answer:
(1) cause less local irritation, (2) cannot fall off, and (3) produce more consistent testosterone levels.The principal disadvantage of the gels is that testosterone can be transferred to others by skin-to-skin contact.This is possible because only 10% of an applied dose is absorbed; the other 90% remains on the skin after the gel dries.
Question:
Vasodilators
Answer:
provide tumescence (engorgement due to vascular congestion) when injected directly into the corpus cavernosum. Erection develops within 10 minutes and lasts 2 to 4 hours
Question:
PGE1
Answer:
Relaxation of smooth muscle (arterial, venous, and trabecular), causes a rapid inflow of arterial blood. Pressure from the engorged penis helps block venous outflow to promote maintenance of the erect state.
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