Author Question: Which of the following is an adverse effect of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors? 1. Headache 2. Acne ... (Read 45 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.