Week 7: Quiz
Due Aug 22 at 11:59pm Points 15 Questions 15
Available Aug 16 at 12am - Aug 22 at 11:59pm 7 days Time Limit 15 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 11 minutes 15 out of 15
Score for this quiz: 15 out of 15
Submitted Aug 18 at 9:43pm
This attempt took 11 minutes.
Question 1 pts
A 72-year-old male presents to the office for follow-up of several
episodes of orthostatic hypotension. After obtaining a review of
systems and a digital rectal examination, it also appears that he has
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with lower urinary tract
symptoms. The nurse practitioner reviews his recent ultrasound
evaluation, which reports a prostate volume of over 40 mL, and the
results of the American Urological Association (AUA) symptom index
for BPH, which shows his score to be 12. Based on the preceding
information and the patient’s desire for noninvasive medical therapy,
what management should he be offered?
Prazosin (Minipress).
Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline).
Co
orrrec
ct! Finasteride (Proscar).
Doxazosin (Cardura).
https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/user/MBOFFIN 1/13
, Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor and is
recommended for individuals with a prostate volume greater
than 40 mL to help decrease its size.
Question 2 pts
A 62-year-old male has a low International Prostate Symptom Score
for lower urinary tract symptoms associated with his benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse practitioner should recommend:
Immediate referral to urology.
Starting an alpha blocker.
Balloon dilation.
Co
orrrec
ct! No treatment at this time.
Asymptomatic clients with BPH rarely require treatment.
Watchful waiting is an appropriate strategy for following the
progression of the disease and the development of any
complications.
Question 3 pts
A 32-year-old male presents with complaints of a scrotal mass;
however, the scrotum is so edematous that it is difficult to assess.
https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/user/MBOFFIN 2/13
Due Aug 22 at 11:59pm Points 15 Questions 15
Available Aug 16 at 12am - Aug 22 at 11:59pm 7 days Time Limit 15 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 11 minutes 15 out of 15
Score for this quiz: 15 out of 15
Submitted Aug 18 at 9:43pm
This attempt took 11 minutes.
Question 1 pts
A 72-year-old male presents to the office for follow-up of several
episodes of orthostatic hypotension. After obtaining a review of
systems and a digital rectal examination, it also appears that he has
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with lower urinary tract
symptoms. The nurse practitioner reviews his recent ultrasound
evaluation, which reports a prostate volume of over 40 mL, and the
results of the American Urological Association (AUA) symptom index
for BPH, which shows his score to be 12. Based on the preceding
information and the patient’s desire for noninvasive medical therapy,
what management should he be offered?
Prazosin (Minipress).
Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline).
Co
orrrec
ct! Finasteride (Proscar).
Doxazosin (Cardura).
https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/user/MBOFFIN 1/13
, Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor and is
recommended for individuals with a prostate volume greater
than 40 mL to help decrease its size.
Question 2 pts
A 62-year-old male has a low International Prostate Symptom Score
for lower urinary tract symptoms associated with his benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse practitioner should recommend:
Immediate referral to urology.
Starting an alpha blocker.
Balloon dilation.
Co
orrrec
ct! No treatment at this time.
Asymptomatic clients with BPH rarely require treatment.
Watchful waiting is an appropriate strategy for following the
progression of the disease and the development of any
complications.
Question 3 pts
A 32-year-old male presents with complaints of a scrotal mass;
however, the scrotum is so edematous that it is difficult to assess.
https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/user/MBOFFIN 2/13
