NSG 6001 WEEK 4 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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
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, 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 cremasteric reflex. What is the most important intervention? -
....ANSWER ...-Doppler ultrasound to assess testicular blood flow.
A high school athlete is brought to the emergency department after collapsing
during outdoor practice on a hot day. The patient is weak, irritable, and confused.
Serum NA is 152 mEq/ml and has dry mucous membranes and tachycardia. What
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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
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, 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 cremasteric reflex. What is the most important intervention? -
....ANSWER ...-Doppler ultrasound to assess testicular blood flow.
A high school athlete is brought to the emergency department after collapsing
during outdoor practice on a hot day. The patient is weak, irritable, and confused.
Serum NA is 152 mEq/ml and has dry mucous membranes and tachycardia. What
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