NCLEX: BPH questions with correct answers

what is benign prostatic hyperplasia Answer a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in men what is thought to cause BPH Answer the aging prostate becomes more sensitive to dihydrotestosterone, which influences the growth of the prostate ___________ is a complication of BPH that results in bladder distention & sometimes infections Answer urinary retention _________ is a diagnostic test for BPH where the physician inserts a gloved & lubricated finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate gland Answer digital rectal examination what is used to examine the interior of the bladder Answer cystoscopy what procedure requires an informed consent to be signed & the patient to be NPO for several hours Answer cystoscopy what clinical symptoms are expected post-cystoscopy Answer burning, frequency & pink tinged urine what should you report to the physician post-cystoscopy Answer frank bleeding