NR 511 WEEK 6 DISCUSSION
HYPOTHYROIDISM STUDY GUIDE 2026
DETAILED ANALYSIS ANSWERED
◉ A 63-year-old man presents to your office with hematuria, hesitancy
and dribbling. Digital rectal examination (DRE) reveals a smooth,
moderately enlarged prostate. The clinent's prostate-specific antigen
(PSA) is 1.2. What is the most appropriate management strategy at this
time? Answer: Prescribing an alpha-adrenergic blocker
◉ A 32-year-old male appears with a rapid onset of unilateral scrotal
pain radiating up to the groin and flank. The NP is trying to differentiate
between epididymitis and testicular torsion. Which test should be the
provider's first choice? Answer: Ultrasound.
◉ In teaching a patient how to do a testicular self-examination, which of
the following should the clinician advise? Answer: Make an appointment
if you note any hard lumps directly on the testicle. Regardless of
whether they are tender.
◉ A patient is being treated for erectile dysfunction. The patient is
morbidly obese and is also being treated for coagulopathy. Which of the
following medications would be contraindicated? Answer: Alprostadil.
◉ A 32-year-old male presents with complaints of a scrotal mass;
however, the scrotum is so edematous that it is difficult to assess. How
HYPOTHYROIDISM STUDY GUIDE 2026
DETAILED ANALYSIS ANSWERED
◉ A 63-year-old man presents to your office with hematuria, hesitancy
and dribbling. Digital rectal examination (DRE) reveals a smooth,
moderately enlarged prostate. The clinent's prostate-specific antigen
(PSA) is 1.2. What is the most appropriate management strategy at this
time? Answer: Prescribing an alpha-adrenergic blocker
◉ A 32-year-old male appears with a rapid onset of unilateral scrotal
pain radiating up to the groin and flank. The NP is trying to differentiate
between epididymitis and testicular torsion. Which test should be the
provider's first choice? Answer: Ultrasound.
◉ In teaching a patient how to do a testicular self-examination, which of
the following should the clinician advise? Answer: Make an appointment
if you note any hard lumps directly on the testicle. Regardless of
whether they are tender.
◉ A patient is being treated for erectile dysfunction. The patient is
morbidly obese and is also being treated for coagulopathy. Which of the
following medications would be contraindicated? Answer: Alprostadil.
◉ A 32-year-old male presents with complaints of a scrotal mass;
however, the scrotum is so edematous that it is difficult to assess. How
