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chapter 27 and 28 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is a common procedure of removing a portion of the vas deferens to cause the male to be sterile?

A

Vasectomy

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2
Q

Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system?

A

Corpus luteum

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3
Q

Which of the following is a method of diagnosing testicular cancer after palpating the testicle and finding a mass?

A

Biopsy

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4
Q

Which is an incorrect statement while explaining a self-testicular exam to a patient?

A

Examine yourself after a cool shower

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5
Q

Which of the following is a specific test to evaluate the effectiveness of a vasectomy?

A

Semen analysis

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6
Q

Which of the following is the correct definition for the term nocturia?

A

Difficulty sleeping due to frequent urination

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7
Q

Priapism

A

persistent frequently painful erection lasting more than 4 hours with or without sexual activity

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8
Q

Balanitis

A

inflammation of the foreskin

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9
Q

Hypospadias

A

condition at birth in which the urinary opening is not at the tip of the penis, but on the underside

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10
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Epispadias

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condition at birth in which the urinary opening is not at the tip of the penis, but on the upper penile surface

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11
Q

Peyronie disease :

A

plaque causing the penis to bend or curve

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12
Q

Inflammation of the prostate :

A

Prostatitis

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13
Q

Inability to achieve or maintain an erection :

A

Erectile dysfunction

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14
Q

Failure to produce adequate amounts of testosterone, sperm or both :

A

Hypogonadism

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15
Q

Lack of decent of one or both testicles :

A

Cryptorchidism

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16
Q

Low sperm production, abnormal sperm function :

A

male infertility

17
Q

Surgical removal of one or both testes :

A

orchiectomy

18
Q

Surgical removal of all or a portion of the prostate :

A

Prostatectomy

19
Q

Residual urine is left in the bladder causing frequent UTI’s, bladder pressure and or kidney damage :

A

urinary retention

20
Q

Condition in which the spermatic cord becomes twisted :

A

Testicular Torsion

21
Q

Cancer most commonly affecting men between the age of 15-40 :

A

Testicular Cancer

22
Q

A _______________ can help a man learn the normal size, shape and weight of his testicles to help notice any changes from normal

A

Testicular self-examination

23
Q

Is it normal for an erection to occur during a testicular exam performed by a physician?

A

Yes

24
Q

This type of result may lead to test or treatments that you do not need.

A

false-positive

25
Q

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when encountering a visually impaired patient?

A

Do not approach until your presence is known.

26
Q

Which of the following words defines the progressive loss of hearing ability caused by the normal aging process?

A

Presbycusis

27
Q

Which of the following is the primary hormone that ceases production in the elderly female?

A

Estrogen

28
Q

Discrimination because of age

A

ageism

29
Q

presbycusis

A

progressive hearing loss caused by aging

30
Q

residual urine :

A

urine remaining in the bladder after urination

31
Q

incontinence

A

loss of the ability to retain urine in the bladder

32
Q

dementia

A

decrease in cognitive abilities

33
Q

geriatrics

A

branch of medicine dealing with the elderly

34
Q

macular degeneration :

A

changes in the area around the retina associated with aging.

35
Q

arteriosclerosis

A

hardening of the arteries due to a build up of plaque

36
Q

Dementia can include which of the following symptoms?

A

Memory loss

Confussion

Depression and agitation

37
Q

Which of the following describes the underlying cause of urinary system problems in the aging

A

Impaired elimination of waste products

Medications not being excreted

Residual urine remains in the bladder

Decreased blood flow to kidneys

38
Q

Which of the following could be an effective method to slow the progress of osteoporosis?

A

Physical Activity

Nutritional Diet

Vitamin D and Calcium

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