Which of the following is an adverse effect of 5-alpha reductase ...

[armygirl]

Which of the following is an adverse effect of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?
 
  1. Headache
  2. Acne
  3. Sexual dysfunction
  4. Chest pain

Question 2

The drug that will most likely be used for treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) is
 
  1. leuprolide (Lupron).
  2. finasteride (Proscar).
  3. tamsulosin (Flomax).
  4. sildenafil (Viagra).

[Sweetkitty24130]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Headache is common with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors.
Rationale 2: Acne is an adverse effect of androgens.
Rationale 3: Sexual dysfunction is common with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Rationale 4: Chest pain is an adverse effect of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Leuprolide is an androgen used in high doses for prostate cancer.
Rationale 2: Finasteride is used for benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Rationale 3: Tamsulosin is used for benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Rationale 4: Sildenafil is an agent for ED.

[armygirl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[parker125]

Gracias!