Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answer

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)



Ans: a benign enlargement of the prostate gland resulting from increase in number of epithelial
cells and stream tissue.

-most common urologic problem in male adults



Quiz BPH Pathophysiology



Ans: Though to result from hormonal changes from aging

process:

-Excessive accumulation of DHT in the

prostate cells that can stimulate overgrowth

of prostate tissue

-Increased proportion of estrogen over

testosterone in blood



Compression (from enlargement) of the urethra leads to:

-Decrease in caliber and force of the

, urinary stream

-Difficulty in initiating voiding

-Intermittency of voiding

-Dribbling



-BPH develops in the inner part of the prostate.

-This enlargement gradually compresses the urethra, eventually leading to partial or complete
obstruction.

-There is no direct relationship between the size of the prostate and the severity of symptoms
or degree of obstruction.

-The location of the enlargement is the most significant in the development of obstructive
symptoms.



Quiz BPH Risk Factors



Ans: Aging

Obesity (especially increased waist circumference)

Lack of physical activity

Alcohol consumption

Erectile dysfunction

Smoking

Diabetes



Quiz BPH Clinical Manifestations