South University, Savannah ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Section 9. Gender-Related Health Problems

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Section 9. Gender-Related Health Problems MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is a correct recommendation of when to begin prostate screening? A. Men with no symptoms of prostate cancer and w... ho are in good health should start screening at age 60. B. Asian American men should start screening at age 45. C. Men who have had a brother diagnosed with prostate cancer before the age of 65 should start screening at 45. D. Caucasian men should start screening at age 55. ANS: C PTS: 1 2. A 63-year-old man is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of nocturia. Which of the following is the most common sign of a prostatic problems in men with nocturia? A. Psychogenic nocturia B. Urethral polyp C. Irritative posterior urethral lesion D. Benign prostatic hypertrophy ANS: D PTS: 1 3. A 76-year-old man is seen in the office for complaints of urinary tract infection (UTI). The clinician should explore which of these causes of UTI in men? A. Urethral polyps B. Epididymitis C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication D. Prostatodynia ANS: B PTS: 1 4. A 14-year-old male is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action? A. Refer to urologist immediately. B. Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan. C. Instruct the patient to elevate the scrotum. D. Prescribe ibuprofen. ANS: A PTS: 1 5. An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary-care office with complaints of dribbling urine and difficulty starting his stream. Which of the following should be included in the list of differential diagnoses? A. Prostatodynia B. Lupus disease C. Trichomoniasis infection D. Fungal infection ANS: D PTS: 1 6. Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for a patient with mild benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? A. Referral to urologist for surgery. B. Prescribe a trial of tamsulosin. C. Recommend cranberry supplements. D. Have a period of watchful waiting. ANS: D PTS: 1 7. A 30-year-old man is seen with a chief complaint of loss of libido. Which of the following laboratory tests would help establish a diagnosis? A. Testosterone level B. Prostate-specific antigen C. Nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity [Show More]

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