Question 1

Which of the following is a method of diagnosing testicular cancer after palpating the testicle and finding a mass?&#10;A)Digital rectal examination&#10;B)Colonoscopy &#160;&#10;C)Ultrasound&#10;D)Biopsy

Accepted Answer

Biopsy

Question 2

Which of the following is a surgery to excise the testicle?&#10;A)Anorchism&#10;B)Orchiectomy &#160;&#10;C)Cryptorchidism&#10;D)Hydrocele

Accepted Answer

Orchiectomy is the surgical removal of one or both testicles. Anorchism refers to the condition of an individual born without testicles, cryptorchidism is the failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum, and hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac around the testicle, none of which involves excising the testicle.

Question 3

Which is an incorrect statement while explaining a self-testicular exam to a patient?&#10;A)Examine yourself after a cool shower.&#160;&#10;B)Stand in front of a mirror.&#160;&#10;C)If you find a lump, notify the doctor right away.&#160;&#10;D)Exams should be performed once a month.

Accepted Answer

The correct procedure for a self-testicular exam involves examining oneself after a warm shower or bath, not a cool one, because the warmth relaxes the scrotal skin, making it easier to feel for any abnormalities or changes.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most common cause of cancer deaths in men over the age of 75?&#10;A)Lung&#10;B)Prostate &#160;&#10;C)Colon&#10;D)Testicular

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths in men over the age of 75.

Question 5

What test would a physician do first to help determine whether there is some pathology of the prostate?&#10;A)Urinalysis&#10;B)Testicular exam &#160;&#10;C)Digital rectal exam&#10;D)PSA test

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Question 6

Which of the following types of cancer is most common in males between ages 15 and 40 years of age?&#10;A)Lung&#10;B)Prostate &#160;&#10;C)Colon&#10;D)Testicular

Accepted Answer

Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in males between ages 15 and 40 years of age. Prostate cancer is more common in older males, and lung and colon cancer are more common in both males and females at various ages.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system?&#10;A)Epididymis&#10;B)Testes &#160;&#10;C)Vas deferens&#10;D)Corpus luteum

Accepted Answer

The corpus luteum is part of the female reproductive system, specifically the ovary, but not part of the male reproductive system. The epididymis, testes, and vas deferens are all parts of the male reproductive system.

Question 8

Which of the following surgeries is most commonly performed in cases for testicular cancer followed by radiation?&#10;A)Prostatectomy&#10;B)Cystectomy &#160;&#10;C)Orchiectomy&#10;D)Vasectomy

Accepted Answer

Orchiectomy, or surgical removal of the affected testicle, is the most common surgery for treating testicular cancer. Radiation therapy may also be used after surgery to decrease the risk of cancer recurrence. Prostatectomy is a surgery to remove the prostate gland and is not typically used for testicular cancer. Cystectomy is the surgical removal of the bladder and is used for bladder cancer. Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization and is not used for cancer treatment.

Question 9

Mr.King calls on the telephone 2 days later and says a friend told him that surgery would make him impotent.He asks whether this is true.Which would be your response?&#10;A)I do not know.&#160;&#10;B)I am sure the doctor would have told you if this were so.&#160;&#10;C)Sometimes it does happen, but I am not sure.&#160;&#10;D)Let me make an appointment with Dr.Woods so you can discuss all your concerns.

Accepted Answer

It is important for Mr. King to have all of his concerns addressed by a medical professional. Making an appointment with Dr. Woods would provide Mr. King with the opportunity to discuss any potential risks or side effects of surgery, including the risk of impotence.

Question 10

Which of the following is the sexually transmitted disease that commonly coexists with gonorrhea?&#10;A)Genital herpes&#10;B)Chlamydia &#160;&#10;C)Genital warts&#10;D)Syphilis

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia is the sexually transmitted disease that commonly coexists with gonorrhea. It is common for people with gonorrhea to also have chlamydia, so it is recommended to get tested for both diseases if diagnosed with either one. Genital herpes, genital warts, and syphilis are sexually transmitted diseases, but they do not commonly coexist with gonorrhea.

Question 11

Which of the following is an x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder that uses a contrast medium to help diagnose BPH?&#10;A)CT scan&#10;B)IVP &#160;&#10;C)PSA&#10;D)TURP

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Question 12

Which of the following is a specific test to evaluate the effectiveness of a vasectomy?&#10;A)Prostate specific antigen&#10;B)Serum alpha fetoprotein &#160;&#10;C)Human chorionic gonadotropin&#10;D)Semen analysis

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Question 13

Which of the following is a common procedure of removing a portion of the vas deferens to cause the male to be sterile?&#10;A)Vasectomy&#10;B)Ureterostomy &#160;&#10;C)Rectopexy&#10;D)Prostatotomy

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Question 14

Which of the following words is incorrectly spelled?&#10;A)Semen&#10;B)Ejaculation &#160;&#10;C)Orchidectomy&#10;D)Cryptorchidism

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Question 15

Which of the following childhood diseases is a risk factor for infertility?&#10;A)Measles&#10;B)Mumps &#160;&#10;C)Rubella&#10;D)Chickenpox

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Question 16

Which of the following terms is incorrectly spelled?&#10;A)Semen analysis&#10;B)Prostrate gland &#160;&#10;C)Vasectomy&#10;D)Transilluminator

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Question 17

Which of the following disorders are characteristic of pain in the back, muscle aches, and urinary frequency?&#10;A)Benign prostatic hypertrophy&#10;B)Prostatitis &#160;&#10;C)Prostate cancer&#10;D)Testicular cancer

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Question 18

Which of the following disorders would Mr.King's symptoms indicate?&#10;A)Prostatitis&#10;B)Urethritis &#160;&#10;C)Benign prostatic hypertrophy&#10;D)Ureteritis

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Question 19

Which of the following carries spermatozoa to the ejaculatory duct?&#10;A)Vas deferens&#10;B)Prostate &#160;&#10;C)Urethra&#10;D)Ureter

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Question 20

You are instructed to call the hospital and get a surgical date for Mr.King.Which of the following surgical procedures will you schedule for Mr.King?&#10;A)Prostatectomy&#10;B)Transurethral resection &#160;&#10;C)Orchiectomy&#10;D)Cryptorchidectomy

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Question 21

Which of the following is the correct definition for the term nocturia?&#10;A)Wet dream &#160;&#10;B)Night sweats &#160;&#10;C)Difficulty sleeping due to frequent urination &#160;&#10;D)Frequent urination

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Question 22

Which of the following can be a hallmark of sexual abuse in the pediatric setting?&#10;A)epididymitis&#10;B)BPH &#160;&#10;C)cryptorchidism&#10;D)hypospadias

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Question 23

At what age should a PSA level and digital rectal exams be done annually?&#10;A)40 years&#10;B)50 years &#160;&#10;C)60 years&#10;D)70 years

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Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a cause or erectile dysfunction?&#10;A)thyroid disease&#10;B)medications &#160;&#10;C)atherosclerosis&#10;D)stress/depression

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Question 25

Which of the following is caused by a spirochete?&#10;A)Syphilis&#10;B)Gonorrhea &#160;&#10;C)Genital herpes&#10;D)Chlamydia

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Deck 27: Male Reproductive System