Unit 12 - Anus, rectum, and prostate

Question 1

hemorrhoid

Answer 1

flabby papules (varicosed vein) - internal and external

Question 2

fissure

Answer 2

painful longitudinal tear in the superficial mucosa at the anal margin

Question 3

pruritus ani

Answer 3

intense itching and burning in the perineum

Question 4

fecal impaction

Answer 4

a complete colon blockage by hard desicated immovable stool

Question 5

rectal prolapse

Answer 5

complete rectal mucous membrane protrudes through the anus - moist, red circle with radiating lines (cauliflower)

Question 6

BPH

Answer 6

benign prostatic hypertrophy - a symmetric non-tender enlargement

Question 7

prostatitis

Answer 7

tender enlargement (inflammation) - swollen, slightly asymmetric gland

Question 8

carcinoma

Answer 8

cancer - PC or CRC

Question 9

dyschezia

Answer 9

pain due to local condition or constipation - pain during bowel movement

Question 10

melena

Answer 10

blood in stool - upper GI bleed - black and tarry

Question 11

clay colored stool

Answer 11

absence of bile pigment

Question 12

steatorrhea

Answer 12

excessive fat in stool (malabsorption)

Question 13

flatulence

Answer 13

gas

Question 14

guaiac test

Answer 14

detects hidden blood (occult) in stool

Question 15

PSA test

Answer 15

prostate specific antigen - blood test