Men's Health Flashcards
A consequence of cryptorchidism is
infertility
Which of the following tests is performed to distinguish testicular torsion from epididymitis
the Prehn sign
Which of the following organisms is the most common of acute epididymitis in men who are younger than 35 years
N. Gonorrhea
Testicular cancer would be more likely in a man who is
30 years old
What is the term for the collection of peritoneal fluid in the tunica vaginalis
hydrocele
The fascia layer of the male anatomy that the anterior two-thirds of the testicle is
the tunica vaginalis
the most important prerequisite for penile erection are adequate arterial flow and
nitric oxide
What is the function of the epididymis
to store and mature sperm
the primary function of the epididymis is to
store and transport sperm cells
the most common cause of epididymitis in sexually active men is
chlamydia infection
Within what time frame should a patient with testicular torsion be treated
6-12 hours
Which patient would the NP deem LEAST likely to develop BPH based on the stated comorbidities
a 65-year-old man with chronic renal insufficiency
Alpha blockers are recommended in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia because they
relax the smooth muscle of the prostate
Which of the following is NOT likely to be associated with the development of breast cancer in men
infertility
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
testicular torsion
Which one of the following is NOT a cause of subacute epididymitis
urinary tract infection
The assessment that is performed to determine a varicocele is the
Valsalva maneuver
A noncommunicating hydrocele is NOT caused by
genetics
The most likely cause of epididymitis in men younger that 35 years is
chlamydia trachomatis
A 10-year-old boy reports sudden onset of left testicular pain and the NP suspects torsion of the
appendix testis
Prostate gland enlargement that narrows the urethral lumen and leads to increased prostatic smooth muscle tone is
benign prostatic hyperplasia
Which men’s health disorder leads to irreversible damage if it is not treated immediately
testicular torsion
A condition characterized by constriction of the opening in the foreskin and inability to retract it over the glans penis is
phimosis
Hydrocele is
swelling in the scrotum
A collection of abnormally large, dilated veins in the scrotum is
varicocele
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
epididymitis
In which condition is the cremasteric reflex absent
testicular torsion
Which condition involves entry of microorganisms into the prostate gland via the urethra
prostatitis
Gynecomastia is caused by
estrogen-androgen imbalance
Which hormone is responsible for the cremasteric reflex ?
androgen
Priapism is caused by
impaired blood flow in the corpora cavernosa
When assessing a man for hypogonadism, it is important to check
testosterone level
Which one of the following conditions occur when a testicle rotates on the long axis in the tunica vaginitis
testicular torsion
The structure that aids in the storage and transport of sperm cells and facilitates maturation of sperm is the
epididymis
Phimosis refers to
a tightening of the foreskin that prevents retraction over the glans
A congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located ventrally is
hypospadias
An accumulation of blood in the tunica vaginalis that causes discoloration of scrotal skin is called
hematocele
The cremasteric reflex assesses for a 6-month-old patient for
retractile testicles
The gonad that is responsible for production of sperm and androgens is the
testicle
In a young boy, an exaggerated cremasteric reflex may lead to the misdianosis of
cryptorchidism
Which of the following statement describes the pathology of priapism
it results from a failure of venous outflow from the penis
Which of the following conditions is considered a medical emergency
priapism
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 …
phimosis
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 ?
How long ago did the symptoms start
The most common pathogen responsible for epididymitis in men younger than age 35 years is
chlamydia trachomatis
The function of the vas deferens is to
transport sperm from the epididymitis to the ejaculatory ducts
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
cryptorchidism
Inflammation of the testicles caused by the movement of bacterial pathogens from the urethra or prostate is
epididymitis
Which congenital disorder of the penis results from embryologic defects in the development of the urethral groove and penile urethra
hypospadias
Presence of which of the following hormones is crucial in achieving an erection
nitric oxide
Epididymitis with orchitis is commonly related to
genitourinary tract infections
During examination of a 3-month-old child, transillumination identifies in the scrotal sac. The NP diagnoses
hydrocele
A comorbidity that may accompany a communicating hydrocele is
inguinal hernia
Inflammation of the foreskin and glans is called
balanoposthitis
An elongated, cordlike structure on the posterior border of the testes that is responsible for the storage, transport, and maturation of sperm is the
epididymis
