NURS 611 - Advanced Pathophysiology

NURS 611 - Advanced Pathophysiology

Exam 4

Question:

Which are clinical manifestations of male breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)

• Ulceration present on the breast
• Retraction of breast tissue
• Nipple discharge
• Palpable mass midline of the nipple
• Unilateral solid mass

Answer:

• Ulceration present on the breast
• Retraction of breast tissue
• Nipple discharge
• Unilateral solid mass

Question:

Which statements are true regarding urethritis? (Select all that apply.)

• A purulent drainage may be present.
• A clear mucus-like discharge may be present. 1 / 4

• Symptoms include urethral tingling and itching or burning on urination.
• A 24-hour urine test is required to diagnose the disorder.
• Treatment includes appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Answer:

• A purulent drainage may be present.
• A clear mucus-like discharge may be present.
• Symptoms include urethral tingling and itching or burning on urination.
• Treatment includes appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Question:

Which statements are true regarding prostate cancer? (Select all that apply.)

• It ranks second to lung cancer as being most common among American

men.

• A familial history of prostate cancer is a risk factor.
• Dietary habits seem to play a role in its development.
• African-American men have an increased risk for its development.
• Being over 65 years of age increases the risk for developing prostate

cancer.

Answer:

• A familial history of prostate cancer is a risk factor.
• Dietary habits seem to play a role in its development.
• African-American men have an increased risk for its development.
• Being over 65 years of age increases the risk for developing prostate cancer.
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Question:

Varicocele

• Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the

epididymis and the testis

• Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis
• Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord
• Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord

Answer:

Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord

Question:

Hydrocele

• Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the

epididymis and the testis

• Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis
• Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord
• Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord

Answer:

Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis

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Question:

Testicular Torsion

• Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the

epididymis and the testis

• Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis
• Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord
• Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord

Answer:

Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord

Question:

Spermatocele

• Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the

epididymis and the testis

• Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis
• Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord
• Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord

Answer:

Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis

Question:

What term is used to describe the capacity of some erythrocytes to vary in size, especially in relationship to some anemias?

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