NURS 5333 Family 1 Test 3 Study Guide (Men's Health)
Prostate cancer: What are PE findings?
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-a malignant neoplasm of the prostate gland
-second most common cancer among men in the United States
-high fat diets have been thought to contribute to this disease
-frequency, nocturia and dribbling
-bone pain from metastasis and uremia secondary to obstruction may
occur.
-adenopathy, bladder distension
Prostate cancer: What does prostate gland feel like with DRE?
(Ans-
the prostate palpates harder than normal with obscure boundaries and
nodules may be present.
Prostate cancer: What are normal PSA values in each age group?
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-PSA of four nanograms per milliliter
-age 40 to 49 should have a value of less than 2.5
-50 to 59 should have a value less than 3.5
, -60 to 69 a value less than 4.5
-age 70 to 79 a value of less than 6.5
normal PSA values in each age group?
(Ans-
Take the lowest age in the range and subtract 15....ex 50-15=45 so 4.5
is your answer but also...need to do a needle biopsy and an ultrasound
to identify solid nodules
Testicular cancer: PE findings?
(Ans-
-Testicular cancer is a malignant tumor of the testicle
-Germ cell, which accounts for 90 to 95%
-Non germ cell accounts for five to 10% of the cases.
-solid firm, non-tender unilateral testicular mass.
-fullness, heaviness, or a dull ache in the scrotum, lower abdomen or
perianal area.
-Gynecomastia is a present in 5% of patients with germ cell tumors.
-erectile dysfunction or loss of libido
Prostate cancer: What are PE findings?
(Ans-
-a malignant neoplasm of the prostate gland
-second most common cancer among men in the United States
-high fat diets have been thought to contribute to this disease
-frequency, nocturia and dribbling
-bone pain from metastasis and uremia secondary to obstruction may
occur.
-adenopathy, bladder distension
Prostate cancer: What does prostate gland feel like with DRE?
(Ans-
the prostate palpates harder than normal with obscure boundaries and
nodules may be present.
Prostate cancer: What are normal PSA values in each age group?
(Ans-
-PSA of four nanograms per milliliter
-age 40 to 49 should have a value of less than 2.5
-50 to 59 should have a value less than 3.5
, -60 to 69 a value less than 4.5
-age 70 to 79 a value of less than 6.5
normal PSA values in each age group?
(Ans-
Take the lowest age in the range and subtract 15....ex 50-15=45 so 4.5
is your answer but also...need to do a needle biopsy and an ultrasound
to identify solid nodules
Testicular cancer: PE findings?
(Ans-
-Testicular cancer is a malignant tumor of the testicle
-Germ cell, which accounts for 90 to 95%
-Non germ cell accounts for five to 10% of the cases.
-solid firm, non-tender unilateral testicular mass.
-fullness, heaviness, or a dull ache in the scrotum, lower abdomen or
perianal area.
-Gynecomastia is a present in 5% of patients with germ cell tumors.
-erectile dysfunction or loss of libido
