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An older male patient reports urinary frequency, back pain, and
nocturia. A dipstick urinalysis reveals hematuria. What will the
provider do next to evaluate this condition? - ANSWER PSA and
perform a digital rectal exam
An older male patient has a screening PSA which is 12 ng/ml.
What does this value indicate. - ANSWER BPH
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? - ANSWER UTI
A 70 year old male reports urinary hesitancy, post void
dribbling, and a diminished urine stream. A digital rectal exam
reveals an enlarged prostate gland that feels rubbery and
smooth. Which tests will the primary care provider order based
on these findings? - ANSWER Urinalysis and serum creatinine
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The provider orders the oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
Sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction in a 65-year-old male
patient. What will be included when teaching this patient about
taking this medication? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Take on
an empty stomach
The medication effects may last for 24-36 hours
Medication may be taken once daily
Which is true about hypoactive sexual desire in older men? -
ANSWER Hypoactive sexual desire in older men is related to
sexual aversion.
A young adult male reports a dull pain in the scrotum and the
provider notes a bluish color showing through the skin on the
affected side. Palpation reveals a "bag of worms" on the
proximal spermatic cord. What is an important next step in
managing this patient? - ANSWER Referral to an emergency
department for surgical consultation.
An adolescent male reports severe pain in one testicle. The
examiner notes edema and erythema of the scrotum on that
side with a swollen, tender spermatic cord and absence of the