NURS 5432 University Of Texas -
Arlington -Nurs 5432 module 4: men's
health and STDs Questions With
Complete Solutions
1. What is cryptorchidism?
a. Inflammation of the epididymis
b. Undescended testicles
c. Enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
d. Abnormal opening of the urethra
Answer: b
2. What is the recommended treatment for cryptorchidism and at what age is it typically
performed?
a. Orchiopexy at 6-18 months
b. Orchiectomy at 2-3 years
c. Hormone therapy at birth
d. Observation until puberty
Answer: a
3. What is the primary long-term risk associated with cryptorchidism?
a. Infertility only
b. Testicular cancer
, c. Urinary tract infections
d. Erectile dysfunction
Answer: b
4. What is epididymitis?
a. Inflammation of the testicle itself
b. Inflammation of the epididymis caused by infection spread from the urethra or
bladder
c. Enlargement of the prostate gland
d. Twisting of the spermatic cord
Answer: b
5. What are the common signs and symptoms of epididymitis?
a. Painless testicular mass
b. Pain, dysuria, urgency/frequency, low back/perineal pain, fever/chills/malaise, scrotal
edema
c. Gradual urinary hesitancy and weak stream
d. Acute severe pain with nausea and vomiting
Answer: b
6. What is the appropriate empiric treatment for epididymitis in a sexually active man
under 35?
a. Levofloxacin 500mg PO daily x 10 days
b. Doxycycline 100mg BID x 10 days alone
c. Doxycycline 100mg BID x 10 days AND Ceftriaxone 500mg IM once
d. Azithromycin 1g PO x 1
Answer: c
7. What is the recommended treatment for epididymitis in a man over 35 with no STD
suspicion?
a. Doxycycline 100mg BID x 10 days + Ceftriaxone 500mg IM once
b. Levofloxacin 500mg PO daily x 10 days OR Ofloxacin 300mg BID x 10 days
c. Azithromycin 1g PO x 1
d. Penicillin G 2.4M units IM once
Arlington -Nurs 5432 module 4: men's
health and STDs Questions With
Complete Solutions
1. What is cryptorchidism?
a. Inflammation of the epididymis
b. Undescended testicles
c. Enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
d. Abnormal opening of the urethra
Answer: b
2. What is the recommended treatment for cryptorchidism and at what age is it typically
performed?
a. Orchiopexy at 6-18 months
b. Orchiectomy at 2-3 years
c. Hormone therapy at birth
d. Observation until puberty
Answer: a
3. What is the primary long-term risk associated with cryptorchidism?
a. Infertility only
b. Testicular cancer
, c. Urinary tract infections
d. Erectile dysfunction
Answer: b
4. What is epididymitis?
a. Inflammation of the testicle itself
b. Inflammation of the epididymis caused by infection spread from the urethra or
bladder
c. Enlargement of the prostate gland
d. Twisting of the spermatic cord
Answer: b
5. What are the common signs and symptoms of epididymitis?
a. Painless testicular mass
b. Pain, dysuria, urgency/frequency, low back/perineal pain, fever/chills/malaise, scrotal
edema
c. Gradual urinary hesitancy and weak stream
d. Acute severe pain with nausea and vomiting
Answer: b
6. What is the appropriate empiric treatment for epididymitis in a sexually active man
under 35?
a. Levofloxacin 500mg PO daily x 10 days
b. Doxycycline 100mg BID x 10 days alone
c. Doxycycline 100mg BID x 10 days AND Ceftriaxone 500mg IM once
d. Azithromycin 1g PO x 1
Answer: c
7. What is the recommended treatment for epididymitis in a man over 35 with no STD
suspicion?
a. Doxycycline 100mg BID x 10 days + Ceftriaxone 500mg IM once
b. Levofloxacin 500mg PO daily x 10 days OR Ofloxacin 300mg BID x 10 days
c. Azithromycin 1g PO x 1
d. Penicillin G 2.4M units IM once
