porth essentials of pathophysiology chapt 39 Exam Questions With Verified Answers
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porth essentials of pathophysiology chapt 39 Exam Questions With Verified Answers
Circumcision is avoided in infants who have hypospadias so that the foreskin can be used for surgical repair.
True
A 60-year-old man comes to the clinic and has been found to have a history of type 2 diabetes...
porth essentials of pathophysiology chapt 39
Exam Questions With Verified Answers
Circumcision is avoided in infants who have hypospadias so that the foreskin can be used for surgical
repair.
True
A 60-year-old man comes to the clinic and has been found to have a history of type 2 diabetes
mellitus and cardiovascular disease. The manifestations of these diseases will warrant the nurse to
assess the patient for which of the following problems?
Erectile dysfunction
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of erectile dysfunction (ED) who is requesting a
prescription for treatment. When assessing for additional information related to causes of ED, for
which of these does the nurse question the client?
Presence of arterial occlusive disease
A nurse is evaluating diagnostic tests for a client suspected of having prostate cancer. Which of the
following results requires further evaluation?
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) of 12 ng/mL
A 54-year-old diabetic patient has come to the urology clinic complaining of erectile dysfunction. His
history includes obesity, coronary artery disease which required CABG three years ago, hypertension,
and gout. The nurse practitioner is reviewing his record in order to prescribe medication. The
practitioner is considering prescribing sildenafil (Viagra). Which of the following home medications is
contraindicated if taken concurrently with sildenofil?
Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate), a vasodilator
A male client reports sudden pain and a bulging in the scrotal sac after lifting a heavy object. The
swelling does not reduce when the client is supine and he begins to sweat profusely. What condition
is the likely cause of these manifestations?
Inguinal hernia
A nurse suspects an elderly client is experiencing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the
following questions should the nurse ask this client?
"Has the force of your urinary stream decreased?"
A male patient has experienced a forceful hit to the testes. The nurse expects that the sensory nerves
that transmit pain impulses are associated with which nervous system?
Autonomic nervous system
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and prostatic adenocarcinomas presently differently. The nurse is
aware of which of the following differences?
BPH is commonly located in the periurethral zone of the prostate, while prostate cancers are
commonly located in the peripheral zones of the prostate.
A nurse is performing a genital examination on a male client who develops an erection. Which of the
following is the nurse's most appropriate intervention?
, reassure the client that this is a normal response and continue with the examination
The gerontology nurse recognizes that aging male clients may enter a stage referred to as
andropause. Which of these does the nurse recognize as characteristic of this stage?
Decline in sexual function
Which of these complications does the nurse recognize may occur after illness with parotitis
(mumps)in young men?
Orchitis with residual sterility
A nurse practitioner has a 30-year-old male patient presenting with fever/chills, urinary
frequency/urgency and pain with urination. A urine sample displays cloudy and foul-smelling urine.
During digital rectal exam of the prostate, the nurse notes a thick white discharge. A likely diagnosis
would be which of the following?
Acute bacterial prostatitis requiring antimicrobial therapy
An 18-month-old boy is diagnosed with cryptorchidism. Based on this diagnosis, which of the
following does the nurse expect to observe during the physical assessment?
Absence of the testis in the scrotum bilaterally
When caring for the client with acute bacterial prostatitis, the nurse plans for which of these
interventions?
Antibiotics
A client who had been utilizing pharmacologic management for BPH is now experiencing severe signs
of obstruction. The client would most likely require:
Transurethral prostatectomy
The nurse conducting a health promotion class for teenage boys on human reproduction determines
that the participants are understanding the information when they state:
Spermatogenesis continues throughout a man's reproductive years.
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If a male has a history of impaired blood flow in his vascular system, he may be prone to developing:
Erectile dysfunction.
The nursing student is teaching an all-male class at a local middle school about reproduction. When
should she tell the students that spermatogenesis begins and ends?
At about 13 years and throughout the reproductive years
A male client has developed priapism. The nurse is aware that the client is at risk for:
Impotence
Cryptorchidism, left untreated, is a high risk for testicular cancer and infertility. What are the
treatment goals for boys with cryptorchidism?
Easier cancer detection
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