A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are painful. "Which
medication found in the client's prescription is responsible? - ANSWER Sildenafil
While performing the genital assessment of a male client, a nurse observes that the client
has curvature of the penis. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client? -
ANSWER Peyronie's disease
A nurse observes that a newborn has an abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the penis.
Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the newborn? - ANSWER Hypospadias
Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis? - ANSWER
Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis
A registered nurse is teaching about the medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
to a group of student nurses. Which statement of a student nurse indicates the need for
further teaching? - ANSWER "Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the prostate."
While assessing a male client for reproductive disorders, the primary health-care provider
wants to understand whether the client has prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH). Which diagnostic test will the nurse expect in this case? - ANSWER Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies)
Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa? - ANSWER Follicle-
stimulating hormone (FSH)
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,While assessing a male client, a nurse finds erythema, swelling, and tenderness of the
scrotum. The client also reports pain in the scrotum. Which disorder does the nurse suspect
in the client? - ANSWER Testicular torsion
A digital rectal examination (DRE) in a client reveals the enlargement of the prostate gland
that is firm, painless, and generalized. Which medications will the nurse anticipate from the
primary health-care provider to treat the client? - ANSWER Alpha-blockers & 5-alpha-
reductase inhibitors
Alpha-blockers help to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate but do not aid in reducing
the size of the prostate.
While assessing a male client, a nurse observes swelling in the scrotum due to the collection
of serous fluid. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client? - ANSWER
HYDROcele
Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection? - ANSWER Dorsal
Which disorder can occur due to HIV? - ANSWER Testicular cancer
After examining an elderly client's penis, a nurse finds the presence of scar tissue in the
corpora cavernosum. On further assessment, the nurse confirms Peyronie's disease in the
client. Which finding supports the nurse's confirmation? - ANSWER Presence of a curved
penis
A nurse teaches intervention to a client for healthy spermatogenesis. During a follow-up
visit, the nurse finds that the client has risk for diminished sperm production. Which
statement of the client supports the nurse's conclusion? - ANSWER "I should take a hot
bath regularly."
During an assessment, a nurse observes the signs of diminished secondary sexual
characteristics in an adult male client. What should be the appropriate nursing action? -
ANSWER Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
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,Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testosterone? -
ANSWER Luteinizing hormone
Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle? - ANSWER Testicular torsion
Which cells secrete inhibin hormone? - ANSWER Sertoli cells
While assessing a male client, a nurse observes that the client has a small penis, long legs,
short trunk, enlarged breast tissues, small testicles, and sexual dysfunction. What reason
does the nurse suspect from these findings? - ANSWER Presence of an extra X
chromosome
Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra during sexual arousal? -
ANSWER Bulbourethral gland
Endocrine System - ANSWER Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream
Hormone Regulation - ANSWER Hormones act on target cells by binding to specific
receptors
Homeostasis Maintenance - ANSWER Hormones regulate physiological parameters for
internal balance
Growth and Development - ANSWER Hormones influence growth, muscle development,
and maturation
Stress Response - ANSWER Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors
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, Autoimmune Diseases - ANSWER Immune system attacks endocrine glands, causing
disorders
Neoplastic Growth - ANSWER Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production and
functions
Pituitary Gland Disorders - ANSWER Conditions affecting pituitary hormone secretion
levels
Hyperpituitarism - ANSWER Overactivity of pituitary gland leading to hormone excess
Hypopituitarism - ANSWER Underactivity of pituitary gland causing hormone deficiencies
SIADH - ANSWER Excessive antidiuretic hormone secretion causing water retention
Thyroid Disorders - ANSWER Conditions affecting thyroid hormone production and
function
Graves' Disease - ANSWER Autoimmune hyperthyroidism with goiter and eye
involvement
Hypothyroidism - ANSWER Underactive thyroid gland causing hormone deficiency
symptoms
Thyrotoxicosis - ANSWER Excessive thyroid hormone activity in the body
Adrenal Gland Disorders - ANSWER Conditions affecting adrenal hormone production
and function
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