apEA Patho- Men's Health
Objective final exam
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A congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located ventrally is:
hypospadias.
hydrocele.
epididymitis.
ambiguous genitalia. - ANSWER ✅hypospadias.
Inflammation of the testicles caused by movement of bacterial pathogens from the
urethra or prostate is:
epididymitis.
testicular torsion.
orchitis.
epididymal tumor. - ANSWER ✅epididymitis.
The cremasteric reflex assesses a 6-month-old patient for:
retractile testicles.
testicular torsion.
hydrocele.
cryptorchidism. - ANSWER ✅retractile testicles.
A 10-year-old boy reports sudden onset of left testicular pain and the NP suspects
torsion of the:
appendix epididymis.
appendix testis.
scrotum.
tunica vaginalis. - ANSWER ✅appendix testis.
The assessment that is performed to determine a varicocele is the:
Phalen's sign.
Valsalva maneuver.
cremasteric reflex.
, Allen's test. - ANSWER ✅Valsalva maneuver.
The most common pathogen responsible for epididymitis in men younger than age
35 years is:
Haemophilus influenza.
Chlamydia trachomatis.
Staphylococcus aureus.
Candida albicans. - ANSWER ✅Chlamydia trachomatis.
The fascia layer of the male anatomy that the anterior two-thirds of the testicle is:
the spermatic cord.
the tunica vaginalis.
the epididymis.
the vas deferens. - ANSWER ✅the tunica vaginalis.
A noncommunicating hydrocele is NOT caused by:
genetics.
infection.
injury.
blockage of the spermatic cord. - ANSWER ✅genetics.
The function of the vas deferens is to:
secrete prostate fluid and transport it to the urethra during ejaculation.
prevent compression of the urethra during erection.
produce sperm and androgens.
transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts. - ANSWER
✅transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
Alpha blockers are recommended in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
because they:
reduce inflammation in the prostate.
decrease the size of the prostate.
cause a dysregulation of growth hormone.
relax the smooth muscle of the prostate. - ANSWER ✅relax the smooth muscle of
the prostate.
Which of the following statements describes the pathology of priapism?
It is caused by increased venous blood flow to the penis.
Objective final exam
A+graded <<100% guaranteed
Pass>>updated syllabus;
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A congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located ventrally is:
hypospadias.
hydrocele.
epididymitis.
ambiguous genitalia. - ANSWER ✅hypospadias.
Inflammation of the testicles caused by movement of bacterial pathogens from the
urethra or prostate is:
epididymitis.
testicular torsion.
orchitis.
epididymal tumor. - ANSWER ✅epididymitis.
The cremasteric reflex assesses a 6-month-old patient for:
retractile testicles.
testicular torsion.
hydrocele.
cryptorchidism. - ANSWER ✅retractile testicles.
A 10-year-old boy reports sudden onset of left testicular pain and the NP suspects
torsion of the:
appendix epididymis.
appendix testis.
scrotum.
tunica vaginalis. - ANSWER ✅appendix testis.
The assessment that is performed to determine a varicocele is the:
Phalen's sign.
Valsalva maneuver.
cremasteric reflex.
, Allen's test. - ANSWER ✅Valsalva maneuver.
The most common pathogen responsible for epididymitis in men younger than age
35 years is:
Haemophilus influenza.
Chlamydia trachomatis.
Staphylococcus aureus.
Candida albicans. - ANSWER ✅Chlamydia trachomatis.
The fascia layer of the male anatomy that the anterior two-thirds of the testicle is:
the spermatic cord.
the tunica vaginalis.
the epididymis.
the vas deferens. - ANSWER ✅the tunica vaginalis.
A noncommunicating hydrocele is NOT caused by:
genetics.
infection.
injury.
blockage of the spermatic cord. - ANSWER ✅genetics.
The function of the vas deferens is to:
secrete prostate fluid and transport it to the urethra during ejaculation.
prevent compression of the urethra during erection.
produce sperm and androgens.
transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts. - ANSWER
✅transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
Alpha blockers are recommended in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
because they:
reduce inflammation in the prostate.
decrease the size of the prostate.
cause a dysregulation of growth hormone.
relax the smooth muscle of the prostate. - ANSWER ✅relax the smooth muscle of
the prostate.
Which of the following statements describes the pathology of priapism?
It is caused by increased venous blood flow to the penis.
