Pathophysiology Quizzes QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023( VERIFIED BY PROFFESIONAL)
Select the structure responsible for secreting fructose that will provide energy for spermatic motility. -
ANSWER- Seminal Vessicles
Circumcision is avoided in infants who have hypospadias so that the foreskin can be used for surgical
repair. -ANSWER- True
A client asks the nurse what hormone is responsible for temperature elevation that occurs with
ovulation. The best response would be: -ANSWER- Progesterone
A 29 year-old woman has been trying for many months to become pregnant, and fertilization has just
occurred following her most recent ovulation. What process will now occur that will differentiate this
ovulatory cycle from those prior? -ANSWER- Human chorionic gonadotropin will be produced,
preventing luteal regression.
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? -ANSWER- Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate), a
vasodilator
An older adult female comes in to the clinic for her yearly gynecology appointment and informs the
nurse that she is having pain when having intercourse with her spouse. The patient has been
postmenopausal for at least 5 years. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? -ANSWER-
"This is caused by a decrease in estrogen levels, but there are things that you may be able to use to
help."
A female patient with a strong family history of cardiovascular disease asks the nurse if she should take
estrogen replacement while in menopause. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? -
,ANSWER- "Estrogen has additional cardioprotective actions and you and your physician should
determine if this would benefit you."
A pregnant patient asks the nurse what is causing her lower leg edema, nausea, and constipation that
she is experiencing. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? -ANSWER- "The increase in
progesterone during pregnancy is most likely the cause of these discomforts."
Which of the following female patients is at risk for amenorrhea? -ANSWER- 18-year-old with anorexia
nervosa
The community health nurse is conducting a men's health class. Which of these does the nurse relate as
the major role of the prostate? -ANSWER- It increases sperm motility.
The nurse is re-enforcing information given to the client who is asking about screening for prostrate
cancer. Which of these will be nurse teach the client about the PSA test? -ANSWER- An elevated score
on a PSA test does not necessarily indicate the presence of cancer.
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? -ANSWER- Autonomic nervous
system
A male patient is being prepared for a physical examination of his prostate gland. How will the nurse
explain the location of the prostate gland? -ANSWER- The prostate gland is located in the pelvis, inferior
to the bladder.
The anatomy of the prostate gland is made up of three concentric areas surrounding the prostatic
uretha, into which they open. The nurse understands that an overgrowth of the mucosal glands can
cause which disorder in older men? -ANSWER- Benign prostatic hypertrophy
With the aging male, many changes are measurable. The measurable changes in the reproductive system
of the older male are particularly attributable to which hormone? -ANSWER- Testosterone hormone
The nursing student is studying the structure and function of the female reproductive system. The
student wants to know why the urinary system is included in the content. The best reason for inclusion
, of the information is which of the following? -ANSWER- The urethra and the vagina, although two
separate openings, exist in close proximity.
During the female menstrual cycle hormones are produced and excreted by various reproductive organs.
The hormone progesterone is secreted and is metabolized in which of the following organs? -ANSWER-
Liver
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and prostatic adenocarcinomas presently differently. The nurse is
aware of which of the following differences? -ANSWER- 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 70-year-old male tells the health care provider he is now in a relationship with a younger woman who
is capable of reproduction. The client asks if he may still be fertile. The best response would be: -
ANSWER- "Yes; some 80- and 90-year-old men have been known to father children."
There are two types of vulvar cancer. One type is found in older women, and one type is found in
younger women, generally less than 40 years of age. What is the type found in younger women thought
to be caused by? -ANSWER- Human papillomavirus
A male client has developed priapism. The nurse is aware that the client is at risk for: -ANSWER-
Impotence
A female client with anorexia nervosa tells the nurse that she has been experiencing amenorrhea. The
nurse is aware that this is a result of: -ANSWER- Alteration of critical body fat-to-muscle ratio needed
for menses to occur
A client who has been diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) asks if there is anything to help
alleviate the symptoms. The best response would be: -ANSWER- Eat a diet low in simple sugars and high
in protein
Of the following list of medications, which would likely be prescribed to a patient with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) as a way to decrease the prostate size by blocking the effects of androgens on the
prostate? -ANSWER- Finasteride (Proscar), a 5a-reductase inhibitor
ANSWERS 2023( VERIFIED BY PROFFESIONAL)
Select the structure responsible for secreting fructose that will provide energy for spermatic motility. -
ANSWER- Seminal Vessicles
Circumcision is avoided in infants who have hypospadias so that the foreskin can be used for surgical
repair. -ANSWER- True
A client asks the nurse what hormone is responsible for temperature elevation that occurs with
ovulation. The best response would be: -ANSWER- Progesterone
A 29 year-old woman has been trying for many months to become pregnant, and fertilization has just
occurred following her most recent ovulation. What process will now occur that will differentiate this
ovulatory cycle from those prior? -ANSWER- Human chorionic gonadotropin will be produced,
preventing luteal regression.
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? -ANSWER- Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate), a
vasodilator
An older adult female comes in to the clinic for her yearly gynecology appointment and informs the
nurse that she is having pain when having intercourse with her spouse. The patient has been
postmenopausal for at least 5 years. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? -ANSWER-
"This is caused by a decrease in estrogen levels, but there are things that you may be able to use to
help."
A female patient with a strong family history of cardiovascular disease asks the nurse if she should take
estrogen replacement while in menopause. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? -
,ANSWER- "Estrogen has additional cardioprotective actions and you and your physician should
determine if this would benefit you."
A pregnant patient asks the nurse what is causing her lower leg edema, nausea, and constipation that
she is experiencing. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? -ANSWER- "The increase in
progesterone during pregnancy is most likely the cause of these discomforts."
Which of the following female patients is at risk for amenorrhea? -ANSWER- 18-year-old with anorexia
nervosa
The community health nurse is conducting a men's health class. Which of these does the nurse relate as
the major role of the prostate? -ANSWER- It increases sperm motility.
The nurse is re-enforcing information given to the client who is asking about screening for prostrate
cancer. Which of these will be nurse teach the client about the PSA test? -ANSWER- An elevated score
on a PSA test does not necessarily indicate the presence of cancer.
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? -ANSWER- Autonomic nervous
system
A male patient is being prepared for a physical examination of his prostate gland. How will the nurse
explain the location of the prostate gland? -ANSWER- The prostate gland is located in the pelvis, inferior
to the bladder.
The anatomy of the prostate gland is made up of three concentric areas surrounding the prostatic
uretha, into which they open. The nurse understands that an overgrowth of the mucosal glands can
cause which disorder in older men? -ANSWER- Benign prostatic hypertrophy
With the aging male, many changes are measurable. The measurable changes in the reproductive system
of the older male are particularly attributable to which hormone? -ANSWER- Testosterone hormone
The nursing student is studying the structure and function of the female reproductive system. The
student wants to know why the urinary system is included in the content. The best reason for inclusion
, of the information is which of the following? -ANSWER- The urethra and the vagina, although two
separate openings, exist in close proximity.
During the female menstrual cycle hormones are produced and excreted by various reproductive organs.
The hormone progesterone is secreted and is metabolized in which of the following organs? -ANSWER-
Liver
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and prostatic adenocarcinomas presently differently. The nurse is
aware of which of the following differences? -ANSWER- 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 70-year-old male tells the health care provider he is now in a relationship with a younger woman who
is capable of reproduction. The client asks if he may still be fertile. The best response would be: -
ANSWER- "Yes; some 80- and 90-year-old men have been known to father children."
There are two types of vulvar cancer. One type is found in older women, and one type is found in
younger women, generally less than 40 years of age. What is the type found in younger women thought
to be caused by? -ANSWER- Human papillomavirus
A male client has developed priapism. The nurse is aware that the client is at risk for: -ANSWER-
Impotence
A female client with anorexia nervosa tells the nurse that she has been experiencing amenorrhea. The
nurse is aware that this is a result of: -ANSWER- Alteration of critical body fat-to-muscle ratio needed
for menses to occur
A client who has been diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) asks if there is anything to help
alleviate the symptoms. The best response would be: -ANSWER- Eat a diet low in simple sugars and high
in protein
Of the following list of medications, which would likely be prescribed to a patient with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) as a way to decrease the prostate size by blocking the effects of androgens on the
prostate? -ANSWER- Finasteride (Proscar), a 5a-reductase inhibitor
