Abbreviations

Question 1

DRE

Answer 1

Digital Rectal Examination

Examination of the prostate gland with finger palpation through the rectum.

Question 1

BPH

Answer 1

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

Question 2

GU

Answer 2

Genitourinary

Organs of the reproductive and urination system.

Question 3

PSA

Answer 3

Prostate Specific Antigen

Measurement of the amount of PSA in the blood.

Higher than normal levels are associated with prostate enlargement and cancer.

Question 4

STI

Answer 4

Sexually Transmitted Infection

AKA STD

Spread via sexual intercourse or genital contact.

Question 5

TURP

Answer 5

Transurethral Resections of the Prostate Gland

Removal of portions of the prostate gland with an endoscope inserted into the urethra.