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The genitourinary and reproductive systems undergo many age-related changes.
Which of the following statements is true about these changes?
1. The older male patient undergoes more gradual changes than does the older
female patient.
2. The older female patient undergoes more gradual changes than does the older
male patient.
3. Older male and female patients undergo the same changes.
4. The older male patient undergoes less gradual changes than those of the older
female patient.
1. The older male patient undergoes more gradual changes than does the older
female patient.
A patient is being assessed for symptoms of headaches, changes in mental
function, language deficits, and visual problems. Diagnostic testing reveals that he
does not have a brain tumor. Which of the following may be the differential
diagnosis for the patient's symptoms? Select all that apply.
1. Stroke
2. Subdural hematoma
3. Meningitis
4. Venous insufficiency
5. Diabetes mellitus
1. Stroke
2. Subdural hematoma
3. Meningitis
Which of the following statements is true relating the diagnosis of Parkinson's
disease (PD)? Select all that apply.
1. The disease should be addressed aggressively using all medications to minimize
progression.
2. Drug therapy focuses on correcting the imbalance of dopamine and
acetylcholine.
3. Exercise is a contraindication to avoid falls.
4. Depression is common in PD and can contribute to worsening of symptoms.
5. PD is accompanied by symptoms of radiculopathy
, 2. Drug therapy focuses on correcting the imbalance of dopamine and
acetylcholine.
4. Depression is common in PD and can contribute to worsening of symptoms.
2. Lucy is a 56-year-old woman experiencing itching, discomfort, and bleeding
after intercourse. Which of the following conditions may be developing in the
patient?
1. Atrophic vaginitis
2. Vaginal cancer
3. Fibroadenoma
4. Cystitis
1. Atrophic vaginitis
Which of the following is the single most signal symptom for possible breast
cancer?
1. Nipple retraction
2. Breast discharge
3. Breast mass
4. Breast redness
3. Breast mass
4. Which of the following conditions presents nonproliferating lesions and does not
affect future cancer risk?
1. Atypical lobular hyperplasia
2. Fat necrosis
3. Radial scar
4. Papilloma
2. Fat necrosis
Mr. Angulo is an 89-year-old patient who was recently an inpatient for pneumonia
and was bedridden for 1 week. He is now presenting dysuria, suprapubic
tenderness accompanied by fever, and increased confusion. Based on his recent
history, which of the following conditions may be developing?
1. Cystitis
2. Distended bladder
3. Prostate stones
4. Subacute prostatitis