Ch. 75 Flashcards
Starting at the age of ____ men should discuss having a prostate specific antigen testing with their healthcare provider
50
Of all the malignancies, prostate cancer is one of the ______ growing and it metastases in a ______ pattern
Of all the malignancies, prostate cancer is one of the slowest growing and it metastise in a predictable pattern
Which groups of men are at the highest risk for prostate cancer?
- Men with a first degree relative with prostate cancer
2. African americans
Prostate specific antigen is a glycoprotein produced soley by the prostate. After treatment for prostate cancer, what does an elevated PSA level indicate?
Recurrence of the prostate cancer
A 49-year-old man is admitted with penile cancer. The nurse would expect to find which manifestations related to this condition?
- Wartlike growth on the penis
- Reddened lesion with plaques
- Ulcer under the glands under the prepuce
What are common tumor markers that confirm a diagnosis of testicular cancer?
- Lactate dehydrogenase
- Alpha fetoprotein
- Beta human chorionic gonadotropin
The nurses reviewing the laboratory results for a patient with metastasis of prostate cancer to the bone. Which elevated level does the nurse expect to see?
Serum alkaline phosphate
Which assessment tool is commonly used to ask patients about the fact of urinary symptoms on the quality of life?
International prostate symptoms score
A patient reports scrotal pain, edema, A heavy feeling in the testicle, dysuria, and discharge from the penis. These clinical manifestations are common to which two disorders?
Orchitis and epididymitis
An adult patient who had a prostatectomy earlier this morning has a Foley catheter. What type of urinary drainage does the nurse expect to see in this patient?
Light pink with small clots
The nurses teaching a patient diagnosed with erectile dysfunction about the common treatments and therapies. What topics as a nurse include?
- Phosphodiesterace 5 ( PDE5) inhibitors
- Intraurethral application
- Anticholinergics
- Penile injection
Which statement about testicular cancer is true?
Elevated alpha-fetoprotein level is used as a tumor marker for testicular cancer
During the first 24 hours after a prostatectomy, what is the priority assessment in the nursing care plan?
Hemorrhage
Which type of surgery is used to treat BPH while leaving no incision?
Transurethral resection
The patient is diagnosed with prostatitis. Which intervention does the nurse used to alleviate the discomfort associated with this condition?
Comfort measures such as sitz bath for pain
What is spermatocele
It usually requires no intervention unless the patient reports discomfort
Organic erectile dysfunction
Gradual deterioration of function
Varicocele
Palpation reveals a wormlike mass
Cryptochordism
Undescended testes with increased risk for testicular cancer
Penectomy
Increased risk of suicide after this procedure
Circumcision
If not done at birth, require strict personal hygiene to clean the prepuce
Phimosis
Constricted prepuce cannot be contracted over the glands
Scrotal support
Promotes drainage and comfort after surgery
Priapism
Uncontrolled, long maintained penile erection without sexual desire