Question 1

The primary predisposing factor for the development of testicular cancer is cryptorchidism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following diagnostic studies is performed on a patient with symptoms of urinary tract obstruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arteriography 
B)  Arthroscopy 
C)  Cholangiography 
D)  Myelography 
E)  Pyelography 
A)  Arteriography 
B)  Arthroscopy 
C)  Cholangiography 
D)  Myelography 
E)  Pyelography

Question 3

Peritoneal dialysis is performed by

Accepted Answer

A)  connecting the machine to a shunt that has been surgically implanted in the patient. 
B)  transferring the patient's blood to the machine to be cleansed. 
C)  using the abdomen as the filtering mechanism for waste. 
D)  treating the patient with high doses of diuretics and antihypertensive medications. 
A)  connecting the machine to a shunt that has been surgically implanted in the patient. 
B)  transferring the patient's blood to the machine to be cleansed. 
C)  using the abdomen as the filtering mechanism for waste. 
D)  treating the patient with high doses of diuretics and antihypertensive medications.

Question 4

What is the most common cause of UTIs in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococci 
B)  E. coli 
C)  Staphylococci 
D)  H. pylori 
A)  Streptococci 
B)  E. coli 
C)  Staphylococci 
D)  H. pylori

Question 5

Syphilis is easily treated in the early stages with penicillin G.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following medications is ordered to treat chronic incontinence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lasix 
B)  Actifed 
C)  Dulcolax 
D)  Isuprel 
E)  Ditropan 
A)  Lasix 
B)  Actifed 
C)  Dulcolax 
D)  Isuprel 
E)  Ditropan

Question 7

Explain the difference between acute and chronic glomerulonephritis. Include in your explanation the typical signs and symptoms of each, as well as the treatment protocols.

Accepted Answer

Acute glomerulonephritis develops about

Question 8

A complaint of pain on urination would be documented as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A complaint of pain on urination would...

Question 9

Which of the following structures contains the renal pelvis, where the urine is deposited before passing down the ureters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medulla 
B)  Glomerulus 
C)  Calyces 
D)  Urinary bladder 
A)  Medulla 
B)  Glomerulus 
C)  Calyces 
D)  Urinary bladder

Question 10

Carl Simpson is a 17-year-old patient whose brother was diagnosed with testicular carcinoma last week. The physician showed Carl how to perform a testicular exam, but he asks you to reinforce the information. Describe the important features of patient education for a testicular self-exam.

Accepted Answer

Pamphlets or a shower card that illustra

Question 11

The glomerulus is a capillary extension of the renal artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following drugs is used to treat UTIs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ampicillin (Amoxil) 
B)  Cimetidine (Tagamet) 
C)  Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) 
D)  Triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide) 
E)  Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Septra or Bactrim) 
A)  Ampicillin (Amoxil) 
B)  Cimetidine (Tagamet) 
C)  Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) 
D)  Triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide) 
E)  Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Septra or Bactrim)

Question 13

The functional unit of the kidney is located in the renal medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Part of the patient preparation for a cystoscopy is bowel cleansing to prevent interference from feces in the colon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Renal calculi may result in hydronephrosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a(n) __________ procedure, an electric current or laser is used to destroy cancer cells in the lining of the bladder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n) __________ procedure, an electric current...

Question 17

Which of the following is an FDA-approved HIV test designed for home screening?

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV-1 Test System 
B)  OraQuick Advance HIV1/2 Antibody Test 
C)  Enzyme Immunoassay (EI
A)  
D)  Viral load test 
A)  HIV-1 Test System 
B)  OraQuick Advance HIV1/2 Antibody Test 
C)  Enzyme Immunoassay (EI
A)  
D)  Viral load test

Exam 33: Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

The primary predisposing factor for the development of testicular cancer is cryptorchidism.

Which of the following diagnostic studies is performed on a patient with symptoms of urinary tract obstruction?

Peritoneal dialysis is performed by

What is the most common cause of UTIs in women?

Syphilis is easily treated in the early stages with penicillin G.

Which of the following medications is ordered to treat chronic incontinence?

Explain the difference between acute and chronic glomerulonephritis. Include in your explanation the typical signs and symptoms of each, as well as the treatment protocols.

A complaint of pain on urination would be documented as ___________.

Which of the following structures contains the renal pelvis, where the urine is deposited before passing down the ureters?

Carl Simpson is a 17-year-old patient whose brother was diagnosed with testicular carcinoma last week. The physician showed Carl how to perform a testicular exam, but he asks you to reinforce the information. Describe the important features of patient education for a testicular self-exam.

The glomerulus is a capillary extension of the renal artery.

Which of the following drugs is used to treat UTIs?

The functional unit of the kidney is located in the renal medulla.

Part of the patient preparation for a cystoscopy is bowel cleansing to prevent interference from feces in the colon.

Renal calculi may result in hydronephrosis.

In a(n) __________ procedure, an electric current or laser is used to destroy cancer cells in the lining of the bladder.

Which of the following is an FDA-approved HIV test designed for home screening?

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Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

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