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Exam-Disorders of the Genitourinary and Renal Systems (RRD #9) NURS3366
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Exam-Disorders of the Genitourinary and Renal Systems(RRD #9) NURS3366
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Correct Ans-a proliferation of prostate
glandular tissue that is a common age-related change. It begins at age 40 - 45 and continues
until death.
What are the symptoms of BPH? Correct Ans-enlarged prostate, varying degrees of
obstruction to urinary flow, a feeling of urgency, delay in starting urine flow, decrease in flow
of urine and urinary retention, minor elevation in prostate specific antigen (PSA)
How is BPH treated? Correct Ans-transuretheral resection of the prostate (TURP), certain
meds are geared toward reducing the size of the prostate or improving urinary symptoms.
What are the risk factors for prostate cancer? Correct Ans-age over 50, family history, a
diet high in saturated fats, high testosterone levels.
What are the s/sx of testicular cancer? Correct Ans-painless testicular mass found most
commonly in ages 15 - 35
testicular heaviness or dull ache in the lower abdomen.
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(RRD #9) NURS3366
What are the symptoms of urethritis in men? Correct Ans-Inflammation or infection of the
urethra most commonly caused by STIs such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Symptoms include discomfort in penis, sometimes dysuria, occasionally a discharge.
What are the symptoms of prostatitis in men? Correct Ans-Inflammation or infection of
the prostate most commonly caused by STIs such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Symptoms include discomfort in penis, sometimes dysuria, occasionally a discharge.
What is dysmenorrhea? Correct Ans-A general term for menstruation that is more painful,
frequent, and/or larger in bleeding volume than is normal. Most often caused by hormonal
disturbances, but can have a variety of other causes.
What is amenorrhea? Correct Ans-the absence of menses due to a variety of causes (ex.
anorexia, over-exercising, pregnancy, menopause).
What is endometriosis? Correct Ans-the presence of functioning endometrium outside the
uterus caused by retrograde menstruation via the fallopian tubes. It can proliferate and bleed
wherever it implants itself, just as if it were still in the uterus.
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