RATED A+
, A patient's chief complaint is heaviness in the scrotum. The nurse practitioner notes
swelling of the testes, along with warm scrotal skin. Which of the following diagnoses is
most probable?
Cryptorchidism
Orchitis
Testicular torsion
epididymitis - ,,,answer,,,,Orchitis
John asks for a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). He says that the only medication he
takes is isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) oral tablets and that he has diabetes that he
controls with diet alone. What should the nurse practitioner tell him?
"Let's try a sample and see how you do."
"Viagra is contraindicated with isosorbide mononitrate; let's discuss other options."
"Because of your history of diabetes, we can't use it."
"I'd better refer you to a urologist." - ,,,answer,,,,"Viagra is contraindicated with
isosorbide mononitrate; let's discuss other options."
Regular testicular self-exams have not been studied enough to show if they lower the
risk of dying from testicular cancer. This is why the American Cancer Society and other
agencies do not have a recommendation about regular testicular self-exams for all men.
Still, some practitioners do recommend that all men examine their testicles monthly after
reaching puberty. If you are teaching a patient how to do a testicular self-examination,
which of the following do you tell him?
"Examine your testicles when you are cold because this makes them more sensitive."
"Make sure your hands are dry to create friction."
"If you feel firmness above and behind the testicle, make an appointment."
"Make an appointment if you note any hard lumps directly on the testicle, regardless of
whether they are tender." - ,,,answer,,,,"Make an appointment if you note any hard
lumps directly on the testicle, regardless of whether they are tender."