Deck 129: Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign

Question 1

A male patient reports nocturia and daytime urinary frequency and urgency without changes in the force of the urine stream. What is the likely cause of this?

A) Bladder outlet obstruction
B) Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
C) Prostate cancer
D) Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A patient has been taking terazosin daily at bedtime to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and reports persistent daytime dizziness. What will the provider do?

A) Prescribe finasteride instead of terazosin
B) Recommend taking the medication in the morning
C) Suggest using herbal preparations
D) Switch the prescription to doxazosin

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A 70-year-old male reports urinary hesitancy, postvoid dribbling, and a diminished urine stream. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged prostate gland that feels rubbery and smooth. Which tests will the primary care provider order based on these findings?

A) Bladder scan for postvoid residual
B) Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and bladder imaging
C) Urinalysis and serum creatinine
D) Urine culture and CBC with differential

Answer 3

C