Mens Health

Question 1

Who carries an increased risk of testicular cancer?

Answer 1

Cryptorchidism

Question 2

Function of epididymis

Answer 2

Storage for sperm maturation

Question 3

Normal PSA level

Answer 3

2.5-4

Question 4

Boggy, tender prostate finding means

Answer 4

Prostatitis

Question 5

Risk factor for BPH

Answer 5

Obesity, low exercise and HTN

Question 6

Foreskin that can’t be pulled back over the glans penis d/t penile edema is known as:

Answer 6

Phimosis

Question 7

Which SSRI has the highest risk of erectile dysfunction

Answer 7

Paroxetine (Paxil)

Question 8

Absence of the cremasteric reflex (stroke inside of pt’s inner thigh and testicle should elevate) is associated with:

Answer 8

Testicular torsion

Question 9

Tx for Gonorrhea alone

Answer 9

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 500mg IM x1 (have pt come back in 3 months to re-test)

Question 10

Co-Tx for gonorrhea and chlamydia

Answer 10

Doxy
Or
Azithromycin

Question 11

A positive Prehn’s sign is associated with

Answer 11

Epididymitis
Tx: doxycycline for pts under 35 and Cipro for pts over 35.

Think a Phehn(d) helps alleviate pain when the testicle is lifted

Question 12

Test of choice for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

Answer 12

NAAT

Question 13

What is considered a risk factor for testicular cancer?

Answer 13

Cryptorchidism (Testicle undescended)

Question 14

Tx for chlamydia alone

Answer 14

1g Azithromycin PO or 100mg Doxy BID x 7 days

Question 15

Tx for BV

Answer 15

Flagyl (same tx as trich)

Question 16

Orchitis

Answer 16

Inflammation of the testicle - can be caused by bacterial or viral (like mumps) or idiopathic reasons