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Men's Health Flashcards

1
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A consequence of cryptorchidism is

A

infertility

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2
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Which of the following tests is performed to distinguish testicular torsion from epididymitis

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the Prehn sign

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3
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Which of the following organisms is the most common of acute epididymitis in men who are younger than 35 years

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N. Gonorrhea

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4
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Testicular cancer would be more likely in a man who is

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30 years old

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5
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What is the term for the collection of peritoneal fluid in the tunica vaginalis

A

hydrocele

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6
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The fascia layer of the male anatomy that the anterior two-thirds of the testicle is

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the tunica vaginalis

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7
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the most important prerequisite for penile erection are adequate arterial flow and

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nitric oxide

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8
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What is the function of the epididymis

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to store and mature sperm

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9
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the primary function of the epididymis is to

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store and transport sperm cells

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10
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the most common cause of epididymitis in sexually active men is

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chlamydia infection

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11
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Within what time frame should a patient with testicular torsion be treated

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6-12 hours

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12
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Which patient would the NP deem LEAST likely to develop BPH based on the stated comorbidities

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a 65-year-old man with chronic renal insufficiency

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13
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Alpha blockers are recommended in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia because they

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relax the smooth muscle of the prostate

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14
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Which of the following is NOT likely to be associated with the development of breast cancer in men

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infertility

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15
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Which of the following is an inadequate fixation of the lower pole of the testis to the tunica vaginalis that causes ischemia and reduced arterial flow

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testicular torsion

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16
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Which one of the following is NOT a cause of subacute epididymitis

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urinary tract infection

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17
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The assessment that is performed to determine a varicocele is the

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Valsalva maneuver

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18
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A noncommunicating hydrocele is NOT caused by

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genetics

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19
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The most likely cause of epididymitis in men younger that 35 years is

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chlamydia trachomatis

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20
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A 10-year-old boy reports sudden onset of left testicular pain and the NP suspects torsion of the

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appendix testis

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21
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Prostate gland enlargement that narrows the urethral lumen and leads to increased prostatic smooth muscle tone is

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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22
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Which men’s health disorder leads to irreversible damage if it is not treated immediately

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testicular torsion

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23
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A condition characterized by constriction of the opening in the foreskin and inability to retract it over the glans penis is

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phimosis

24
Q

Hydrocele is

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swelling in the scrotum

25
Q

A collection of abnormally large, dilated veins in the scrotum is

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varicocele

26
Q

When performing a testicular exam, the NP assesses for Prehn sign and the patient reports scrotal relief. What does a positive Prehn’s sign suggest

A

epididymitis

27
Q

In which condition is the cremasteric reflex absent

A

testicular torsion

28
Q

Which condition involves entry of microorganisms into the prostate gland via the urethra

A

prostatitis

29
Q

Gynecomastia is caused by

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estrogen-androgen imbalance

30
Q

Which hormone is responsible for the cremasteric reflex ?

A

androgen

31
Q

Priapism is caused by

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impaired blood flow in the corpora cavernosa

32
Q

When assessing a man for hypogonadism, it is important to check

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testosterone level

33
Q

Which one of the following conditions occur when a testicle rotates on the long axis in the tunica vaginitis

A

testicular torsion

34
Q

The structure that aids in the storage and transport of sperm cells and facilitates maturation of sperm is the

A

epididymis

35
Q

Phimosis refers to

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a tightening of the foreskin that prevents retraction over the glans

36
Q

A congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located ventrally is

A

hypospadias

37
Q

An accumulation of blood in the tunica vaginalis that causes discoloration of scrotal skin is called

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hematocele

38
Q

The cremasteric reflex assesses for a 6-month-old patient for

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retractile testicles

39
Q

The gonad that is responsible for production of sperm and androgens is the

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testicle

40
Q

In a young boy, an exaggerated cremasteric reflex may lead to the misdianosis of

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cryptorchidism

41
Q

Which of the following statement describes the pathology of priapism

A

it results from a failure of venous outflow from the penis

42
Q

Which of the following conditions is considered a medical emergency

A

priapism

43
Q

A 40-year-old man presents with untreated genitourinary gonococcal infection. It has been 2 months since the onset of symptoms, and the disease is now severe. At this point he may have developed …

A

phimosis

44
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A man presents with complaints of pain isolated to the left testicle. The NP suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following questions is most important ?

A

How long ago did the symptoms start

45
Q

The most common pathogen responsible for epididymitis in men younger than age 35 years is

A

chlamydia trachomatis

46
Q

The function of the vas deferens is to

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transport sperm from the epididymitis to the ejaculatory ducts

47
Q

The NP assesses a 7-week-old boy and determines that the testicles have not passed down into the scrotal sac. This condition is called

A

cryptorchidism

48
Q

Inflammation of the testicles caused by the movement of bacterial pathogens from the urethra or prostate is

A

epididymitis

49
Q

Which congenital disorder of the penis results from embryologic defects in the development of the urethral groove and penile urethra

A

hypospadias

50
Q

Presence of which of the following hormones is crucial in achieving an erection

A

nitric oxide

51
Q

Epididymitis with orchitis is commonly related to

A

genitourinary tract infections

52
Q

During examination of a 3-month-old child, transillumination identifies in the scrotal sac. The NP diagnoses

A

hydrocele

53
Q

A comorbidity that may accompany a communicating hydrocele is

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inguinal hernia

54
Q

Inflammation of the foreskin and glans is called

A

balanoposthitis

55
Q

An elongated, cordlike structure on the posterior border of the testes that is responsible for the storage, transport, and maturation of sperm is the

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epididymis

56
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