Nursing 324, Pathophysiology Exam 2 WKU with 100 % Correct Answers

Reproductuon requires not only the ____________ but the __________ - Answer-body, brain infertility issues - Answer-inability to contribute to reproduction erectile dysfunction (ED) - Answer-inability to achieve or maintain erection sufficient for intercourse. Can affect all age ranges in male, most seen in older males. Psychological processes of ED - Answer-Anxiety, depression, guilt, stress, feelings of inadequacy and relationship issues Physiological processes of ED - Answer-Arteriosclerosis, DM, Multiple Sclerosis, Prostate disease, Hypertension, Neurologic Dysfunction, Medications, Low Testosterone levels, Alcohol and tobacco use, and liver cirrhosis priapism - Answer-prolonged painful erection without sexual desire results from; blood shunting or blood becoming trapped in the penis Priapism is most common in boys _______ to ______ years old and men _______ to ________ years of age. - Answer-5 to 10 20 to 50 Priapism is related to variety of blood, circulatory and nervous dysfunction such as; - Answer-sickle cell anemia (ped. cause), leukemia, trauma, DM, spinal cord injuries, neurological diseases, medications (phosphodiesterase inhibitors, anticoagulants, anti anxiety), alcohol and illicit drugs, and poisonous venom (scorpion and black widow) Priapism lasting longer than four hours is considered a - Answer-Urological emergency. Without medical attention can lead to ischemia, necrosis, ED, and infertility testicular tension - Answer-abnormal rotation of the testes on spermatic cord Testicular tension common during - Answer-first year of life and during puberty Testicular tension manifestations - Answer-Severe testicular pain (unilateral), scrotal swelling, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, hematospermia (bloody semen), and testicular