Question 1

Infertility in women may result from:

Accepted Answer

A)  endometriosis. 
B)  hormonal imbalances. 
C)  A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  endometriosis. 
B)  hormonal imbalances. 
C)  A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B C

Question 2

Balanitis is the infection and inflammation of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina. 
B)  glans penis. 
C)  fallopian tubes. 
D)  testes. 
A)  vagina. 
B)  glans penis. 
C)  fallopian tubes. 
D)  testes. B

Question 3

Which statement does NOT apply to vaginal candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is classified as an STD. 
B)  The cause is an opportunistic yeast. 
C)  It causes dysuria and dyspareunia. 
D)  The mucosa becomes red and pruritic. 
A)  It is classified as an STD. 
B)  The cause is an opportunistic yeast. 
C)  It causes dysuria and dyspareunia. 
D)  The mucosa becomes red and pruritic. A

Question 4

The most common solid tumor found in young men is:

Accepted Answer

A)  prostatic cancer. 
B)  testicular cancer. 
C)  bladder cancer. 
D)  penile cancer. 
A)  prostatic cancer. 
B)  testicular cancer. 
C)  bladder cancer. 
D)  penile cancer.

Question 5

Testicular cancer usually spreads first to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs. 
B)  bone. 
C)  pelvic lymph nodes. 
D)  brain. 
A)  lungs. 
B)  bone. 
C)  pelvic lymph nodes. 
D)  brain.

Question 6

Why does frequent need for urination occur with benign prostatic hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased volume of dilute urine 
B)  Irritation of the bladder and urethra 
C)  Impaired micturition reflex 
D)  Incomplete emptying of the bladder 
A)  Increased volume of dilute urine 
B)  Irritation of the bladder and urethra 
C)  Impaired micturition reflex 
D)  Incomplete emptying of the bladder

Question 7

Which of the following is the common first site for metastasis from prostatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Liver 
D)  Testes 
A)  Bone 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Liver 
D)  Testes

Question 8

Which term refers to excessive fluid collecting between the layers of the tunica vaginalis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varicocele 
B)  Hypospadias 
C)  Spermatocele 
D)  Hydrocele 
A)  Varicocele 
B)  Hypospadias 
C)  Spermatocele 
D)  Hydrocele

Question 9

Structural abnormalities of the uterus may lead to dyspareunia, which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  painful intercourse. 
B)  obstructed urination. 
C)  a form of infertility. 
D)  fungal infection of the uterus. 
A)  painful intercourse. 
B)  obstructed urination. 
C)  a form of infertility. 
D)  fungal infection of the uterus.

Question 10

Which of the following applies to benign prostatic hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tumor usually becomes malignant in time. 
B)  The gland becomes small, nodular, and firm. 
C)  Manifestations include hesitancy, dribbling, and frequency. 
D)  Lower abdominal or pelvic pain develops. 
A)  The tumor usually becomes malignant in time. 
B)  The gland becomes small, nodular, and firm. 
C)  Manifestations include hesitancy, dribbling, and frequency. 
D)  Lower abdominal or pelvic pain develops.

Question 11

Which of the following applies to the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forms a mature ovarian follicle. 
B)  It secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). 
C)  It secretes estrogen and progesterone during the latter half of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  It produces gonadotropins for the next cycle. 
A)  It forms a mature ovarian follicle. 
B)  It secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). 
C)  It secretes estrogen and progesterone during the latter half of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  It produces gonadotropins for the next cycle.

Question 12

Which of the following applies to carcinoma of the breast?

Accepted Answer

A)  It presents as a tender, painful, firm nodule. 
B)  Tumor cells may demonstrate estrogen receptors on the membrane. 
C)  Occasionally, a genetic factor may have a small role in tumor development. 
D)  The tumor is invasive but does not metastasize until very late. 
A)  It presents as a tender, painful, firm nodule. 
B)  Tumor cells may demonstrate estrogen receptors on the membrane. 
C)  Occasionally, a genetic factor may have a small role in tumor development. 
D)  The tumor is invasive but does not metastasize until very late.

Question 13

Which statement about spermatogenesis is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The complete process takes about 28 days. 
B)  Maturation of sperm takes place in the seminal vesicles. 
C)  It is controlled by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and testosterone. 
D)  The process is initiated after each ejaculation. 
A)  The complete process takes about 28 days. 
B)  Maturation of sperm takes place in the seminal vesicles. 
C)  It is controlled by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and testosterone. 
D)  The process is initiated after each ejaculation.

Question 14

Which is considered to be the stage of carcinoma in situ in cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The invasive stage 
B)  The stage of mild dysplasia 
C)  The time before it can be detected by a Pap test 
D)  Noninvasive severe dysplasia 
A)  The invasive stage 
B)  The stage of mild dysplasia 
C)  The time before it can be detected by a Pap test 
D)  Noninvasive severe dysplasia

Question 15

Specific genetic links have been shown for:
1) cervical cancer.
2) testicular cancer.
3) breast cancer.
4) prostatic cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 2 
B) 3, 4 
C) 1, 3, 4 
D) 2, 3, 4 
A) 1, 2 
B) 3, 4 
C) 1, 3, 4 
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 16

What is a useful serum marker during treatment for prostatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
B)  Alpha-fetoprotein 
C)  Prostate-specific antigen 
D)  Luteinizing hormone 
A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
B)  Alpha-fetoprotein 
C)  Prostate-specific antigen 
D)  Luteinizing hormone

Question 17

Painful menstruation is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  polymenorrhea. 
B)  premenstrual syndrome. 
C)  dysmenorrhea. 
D)  endometriosis. 
A)  polymenorrhea. 
B)  premenstrual syndrome. 
C)  dysmenorrhea. 
D)  endometriosis.

Question 18

Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it does not respond to chemotherapy or radiation. 
B)  vague signs and hidden location lead to late diagnosis. 
C)  premenopausal women are not likely to notice changes. 
D)  hormone therapy is ineffective. 
A)  it does not respond to chemotherapy or radiation. 
B)  vague signs and hidden location lead to late diagnosis. 
C)  premenopausal women are not likely to notice changes. 
D)  hormone therapy is ineffective.

Question 19

Which of the following STDs is considered to be a systemic infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonorrhea 
B)  Chlamydia 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Condylomata acuminate 
A)  Gonorrhea 
B)  Chlamydia 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Condylomata acuminate

Question 20

Vaginal candidiasis is frequently predisposed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic antibacterial therapy. 
B)  insertion of an intrauterine device. 
C)  sexual intercourse with an infected partner. 
D)  previous viral infection. 
A)  systemic antibacterial therapy. 
B)  insertion of an intrauterine device. 
C)  sexual intercourse with an infected partner. 
D)  previous viral infection.

Exam 19: Reproductive System Disorders

Infertility in women may result from:

Balanitis is the infection and inflammation of the:

Which statement does NOT apply to vaginal candidiasis?

The most common solid tumor found in young men is:

Testicular cancer usually spreads first to the:

Why does frequent need for urination occur with benign prostatic hypertrophy?

Which of the following is the common first site for metastasis from prostatic cancer?

Which term refers to excessive fluid collecting between the layers of the tunica vaginalis?

Structural abnormalities of the uterus may lead to dyspareunia, which is:

Which of the following applies to benign prostatic hypertrophy?

Which of the following applies to the corpus luteum?

Which of the following applies to carcinoma of the breast?

Which statement about spermatogenesis is TRUE?

Which is considered to be the stage of carcinoma in situ in cervical cancer?

Specific genetic links have been shown for: 1) cervical cancer. 2) testicular cancer. 3) breast cancer. 4) prostatic cancer.

What is a useful serum marker during treatment for prostatic cancer?

Painful menstruation is called:

Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis because:

Which of the following STDs is considered to be a systemic infection?

Vaginal candidiasis is frequently predisposed by:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

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Skin Disorders

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Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

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Endocrine System Disorders

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Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

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