APEA Pharm- Mens Health Questions

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APEA Pharm- Men's Health Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

What is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction in men over 50?

• Psychological stress

✔✔B. Vascular disease

• Hormonal imbalance
• Medication side effects

Which medication is first-line treatment for erectile dysfunction?

• Testosterone replacement
• Alprostadil injection

✔✔C. Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil)

• Beta-blockers

What is the normal range for total testosterone levels in adult males?

• 100–200 ng/dL
• 200–400 ng/dL 1 / 3

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✔✔C. 300–1000 ng/dL

• 1000–1500 ng/dL

Which of the following is a common side effect of finasteride used in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

• Increased libido

✔✔B. Decreased libido

• Weight gain
• Hypertension

What is the primary symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

• Hematuria

✔✔B. Urinary hesitancy and weak stream

• Dysuria
• Pelvic pain

Which lab test is most useful to screen for prostate cancer?

• Urinalysis 2 / 3

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✔✔B. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Serum creatinine

What is the first-line pharmacologic treatment for BPH?

• Alpha-1 blockers (e.g., tamsulosin)
• 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (e.g., finasteride)

✔✔C. Alpha-1 blockers

• Beta-blockers

Which medication can cause gynecomastia as a side effect in men?

• Sildenafil

✔✔B. Spironolactone

• Tamsulosin
• Dutasteride

Which of the following is a common cause of low testosterone levels in men?

• Pituitary adenoma
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