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Pathophysi
ology Final
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,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?
Peyronie's disease
A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are
painful. "Which medication found in the client's prescription is
responsible?
Sildenafil
A nurse observes that a newborn has an abnormally positioned
urethral orifice of the penis. Which disorder will the nurse suspect in
the newborn?
Hypospadias
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Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect
paraphimosis?
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?
"Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the prostate."
Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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?
Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies)
,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?
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?
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?
HYDROcele
Which disorder can occur due to HIV?
Testicular cancer
Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection?
Dorsal
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?
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?
"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?
Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
, Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete
testosterone?
Luteinizing hormone
Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?
Sertoli cells
Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle?
Testicular torsion
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?
Presence of an extra X chromosome
Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra
during sexual arousal?
Bulbourethral gland
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Endocrine System
Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream
Hormone Regulation
Hormones act on target cells by binding to specific receptors
Homeostasis Maintenance
Hormones regulate physiological parameters for internal balance
Growth and Development
Hormones influence growth, muscle development, and maturation
Stress Response
Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors
Autoimmune Diseases
Pathophysi
ology Final
Exam with
100%
correct
answers
,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?
Peyronie's disease
A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are
painful. "Which medication found in the client's prescription is
responsible?
Sildenafil
A nurse observes that a newborn has an abnormally positioned
urethral orifice of the penis. Which disorder will the nurse suspect in
the newborn?
Hypospadias
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect
paraphimosis?
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?
"Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the prostate."
Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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?
Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies)
,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?
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?
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?
HYDROcele
Which disorder can occur due to HIV?
Testicular cancer
Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection?
Dorsal
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?
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?
"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?
Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
, Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete
testosterone?
Luteinizing hormone
Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?
Sertoli cells
Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle?
Testicular torsion
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?
Presence of an extra X chromosome
Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra
during sexual arousal?
Bulbourethral gland
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Endocrine System
Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream
Hormone Regulation
Hormones act on target cells by binding to specific receptors
Homeostasis Maintenance
Hormones regulate physiological parameters for internal balance
Growth and Development
Hormones influence growth, muscle development, and maturation
Stress Response
Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors
Autoimmune Diseases
