When palpating the prostate gland during the rectal exam, the prostate feels tender, swollen, “boggy,” and warm. This finding is consistent with:
... [Show More] a normal prostate gland.
acute bacterial prostatitis.
benign prostatic hyperplasia.
carcinoma of the prostate.
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A 31-year-old man with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection states that he has been having urinary frequency, hesitancy, fever, and nocturia. Considering his medical history, he should be evaluated for:
a varicocele.
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
prostatitis.
urolithiasis.
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A 30-year-old man who has a history of heart disease will present with which symptom related to the development of arteriosclerosis?
Hypogonadism
Erectile dysfunction
Enlarged prostate
Urinary incontinence
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At what age should a practitioner suggest a colonoscopy for a male patient as part of primary care screening?
40 years
45 years
50 years
55 years
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When the scrotum is transilluminated in a 4-month-old boy, it lights up brightly. This finding may be consistent with:
normal scrotal findings.
an inguinal hernia.
cryptorchidism.
a hydrocele.
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When examining the prostate gland the examiner should inform the patient that this procedure may:
cause him to urinate.
prompt an urge to defecate.
prompt an urge to urinate.
cause him to cough.
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An occurrence of benign mammary tissue hypertrophy in men that causes enlargement of the breast tissue is called:
dermoid cyst.
gynecomastia.
neurofibroma.
hypogonadism.
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When palpating the prostate gland during the rectal exam, the prostate feels enlarged and nontender. This finding is consistent with:
a normal prostate gland.
acute bacterial prostatitis.
benign prostatic hyperplasia.
carcinoma of the prostate.
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Which screening is commonly used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer in men 50 years and older?
PSA level
Digital rectal exam
Urinalysis
Prostate biopsy
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Which examination finding is defined as a congenital ventral displacement of the meatus on the penis?
Balanitis
Posthitis
Phimosis
Hypospadias
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A 26-year-old man with a past medical history of sickle cell disease arrives at the office with complaints of a penile erection that has lasted 4 hours. He is experiencing symptoms of:
low flow priapism.
Peyronie disease.
acute balanitis.
side effect of opioids.
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When palpating the prostate gland during the rectal exam, an area of hardness is noted on the posterior side of the gland. This finding is most consistent with:
a normal prostate gland.
acute bacterial prostatitis.
benign prostatic hyperplasia.
carcinoma of the prostate.
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During assessment of a 3-month-old boy, an incomplete descent of the left testicle into the scrotum is noted. The practitioner understands that:
testicles should descend by 6 months of age.
testicles will not spontaneously descend.
an abdominal ultrasound should be ordered.
a referral to a pediatric urologist is indicated.
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When assessing for the presence of a direct inguinal hernia in a man, the practitioner should palpate for a distinct bulge while instructing the patient to:
hold a breath.
lift one leg.
cough.
bear down.
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A 21-year-old man presents with complaints of a palpable, painless, freely movable cystic mass in the scrotum. On assessment, the mass transilluminates and measures 2.5 cm in size. These findings suggest:
a varicole.
a hydrocele.
epididymitis.
a spermatocele.
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An 18-year-old man presents with an acute onset of left testicular pain and loss of cremasteric reflex on the affected side. These findings suggest:
epididymitis.
testicular torsion.
scrotal trauma.
orchitis.
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A 30-year-old man is seen in the clinic for complaints of scrotal irritation, bilateral testicular pain, and enlarged lymph nodes in the groin that began 2 weeks after having unprotected intercourse. This subjective history describes:
epididymitis.
testicular torsion.
urinary tract infection.
idiopathic sacral edema. [Show Less]