Chapter 27 Flashcards
Which of the following is a common procedure of removing a portion of the vas deferens to cause the male to be sterile?
a. Ureterostomy b. Rectopexy c. Prostatotomy d. Vasectomy
d. Vasectomy
Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system?
a. Vas deferens b. Epididymis c. Testes d. Corpus luteum
d. Corpus luteum
Which of the following words is incorrectly spelled?
a. Orchidectomy b. Semen c. Cryptorchidism d. Ejaculation
a. Orchidectomy
Which of the following childhood diseases is a risk factor for infertility?
a. Measles b. Rubella c. Mumps d. Chickenpox
c. Mumps
Which of the following disorders are characteristic of pain in the back, muscle aches, and urinary frequency?
a. Prostate cancer b. Prostatitis c. Testicular cancer d. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
b. Prostatitis
Which of the following types of cancer is most common in males between ages 15 and 40 years of age?
a. Lung b. Testicular c. Prostate d. Colon
b. Testicular
Which of the following surgeries is most commonly performed in cases for testicular cancer followed by radiation?
a. Vasectomy b. Orchiectomy c. Prostatectomy d. Cystectomy
b. Orchiectomy
Which of the following is a method of diagnosing testicular cancer after palpating the testicle and finding a mass?
a. Digital rectal examination b. Biopsy c. Colonoscopy d. Ultrasound
b. Biopsy
Which of the following is the most common cause of cancer deaths in men over the age of 75?
a. Prostate b. Lung c. Testicular d. Colon
a. Prostate
Which of the following is the sexually transmitted disease that commonly coexists with gonorrhea?
a. Syphilis b. Chlamydia c. Genital herpes d. Genital warts
b. Chlamydia
Which is an incorrect statement while explaining a self-testicular exam to a patient?
a. Exams should be performed once a month. b. Examine yourself after a cool shower. c. If you find a lump, notify the doctor right away. d. Stand in front of a mirror.
b. Examine yourself after a cool shower.
Which of the following is a specific test to evaluate the effectiveness of a vasectomy?
a. Prostate specific antigen b. Human chorionic gonadotropin c. Serum alpha fetoprotein d. Semen analysis
d. Semen analysis
Which of the following terms is incorrectly spelled?
a. Vasectomy b. Prostrate gland c. Semen analysis d. Transilluminator
b. Prostrate gland
Which of the following is a surgery to excise the testicle?
a. Cryptorchidism b. Orchiectomy c. Anorchism d. Hydrocele
b. Orchiectomy
Which of the following carries spermatozoa to the ejaculatory duct?
a. Ureter b. Vas deferens c. Prostate d. Urethra
b. Vas deferens
What test would a physician do first to help determine whether there is some pathology of the prostate?
a. Urinalysis b. Testicular exam c. Digital rectal exam d. PSA test
d. PSA test
Which of the following is an x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder that uses a contrast medium to help diagnose BPH?
a. TURP b. CT scan c. PSA d. IVP
d. IVP
Mr. King has an appointment with Dr. Woods, a urologist. Mr. King’s chief complaint is urinary retention, nocturia, and inability to initiate urination. He stated it began about 3 years ago and has become progressively more annoying to the point of getting up three or four times a night. After examining Mr. King, Dr. Woods calls you in and asks you to take a blood specimen to the lab and test it.
Which of the following disorders would Mr. King’s symptoms indicate?
a. Benign prostatic hypertrophy b. Urethritis c. Prostatitis d. Ureteritis
a. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
You are instructed to call the hospital and get a surgical date for Mr. King. Which of the following surgical procedures will you schedule for Mr. King?
a. Prostatectomy b. Transurethral resection c. Orchiectomy d. Cryptorchidectomy
b. Transurethral resection
Mr. King calls on the telephone 2 days later and says a friend told him that surgery would make him impotent. He asks whether this is true. Which would be your response?
a. I am sure the doctor would have told you if this were so. b. I do not know. c. Sometimes it does happen, but I am not sure. d. Let me make an appointment with Dr. Woods so you can discuss all your concerns.
d. Let me make an appointment with Dr. Woods so you can discuss all your concerns.
Which of the following is NOT a cause or erectile dysfunction?
a. medications b. atherosclerosis c. stress/depression d. thyroid disease
d. thyroid disease
At what age should a PSA level and digital rectal exams be done annually?
a. 40 years b. 50 years c. 70 years d. 60 years
b. 50 years
Which of the following is caused by a spirochete?
a. Syphilis b. Genital herpes c. Gonorrhea d. Chlamydia
a. Syphilis
Which of the following can be a hallmark of sexual abuse in the pediatric setting?
a. BPH b. hypospadias c. epididymitis d. cryptorchidism
c. epididymitis
