Deck 12: The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systemsurology

Question 1

Translate the root balan/o.

A) bladder
B) penis
C) sperm
D) testicle
E) ureter

Answer 1

penis

Question 2

Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.

A) hemi- half
B) nephr- kidney
C) nephr- bladder
D) -ectomy surgical removal
E) -ectomy surgical reconstruction

Answer 2

nephr- kidney

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root prostat/o?

A) It translates into a term that breaks down as pro (before) + state (stand).
B) Its name is derived from its position in front of the urinary bladder.
C) It is an organ in the male reproductive tract.
D) It is an organ that surrounds the urethra.
E) All of these statements are true.

Answer 3

All of these statements are true.

Question 4

Select the root that refers to the bladder.

A) balan/o
B) cyst/o
C) glomerul/o
D) nephr/o
E) ren/o

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root glomerul/o?

A) It comes from the Latin word meaning little ball.
B) It is part of the urinary system.
C) It is the basic working unit of the kidney.
D) It refers to the cluster of small blood vessels inside the kidney.
E) The glomerulus serves as the primary place for filtering the blood to form urine.

Question 6

Select the root that refers to sperm.

A) balan/o
B) epididym/o
C) orchid/o
D) sperm/i
E) test/o

Question 7

Translate the medical term orchidoptosis.

A) discharge from the penis
B) condition of excessive sperm
C) condition of low sperm count
D) drooping of the testicle
E) condition of testicle involuntary movement

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root epididym/o?

A) It translates into a word that breaks down as epi (before) + didymis (secretion).
B) It is the place where sperm cells complete their final level of development and are stored.
C) It literally means upon the twins.
D) It means epididymis.
E) It refers to an oblong organ that sits on top of each testicle.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root lith/o?

A) It means stone and refers to an accumulation of mineral salts and calcium.
B) Some health care professionals translate it as calculus, which means little rocks.
C) When combined with the root cyst/o (cystolith), it refers to a stone in the bladder.
D) When combined with the root nephr/o (nephrolith), it means kidney stone.
E) When combined with the root ureter/o (ureterolith), it means a stone in the urine.

Question 10

The medical term that translates as a removal of the ducts that carry sperm cells is

A) vasovasostomy.
B) epididymectomy.
C) spermicide.
D) vasectomy.
E) orchiectomy.

Question 11

Why is a urologist able to diagnose and treat both urinary tract and male genital problems?

A) Most specialists have dual functions.
B) The functions of the male reproductive system and the urinary system are similar.
C) The male reproductive system is not as complex as the female reproductive system, so a specialist in male anatomy is able to learn enough about both systems easily.
D) The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system.
E) None of these statements are correct.

Question 12

Which root refers to the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

A) balan/o
B) cyst/o
C) glomerul/o
D) urethr/o
E) ureter/o

Question 13

Translate the root ren/o.

A) bladder
B) kidney
C) opening
D) renal pelvis
E) ureter

Question 14

Translate the medical term orchichorea.

A) an erect penis
B) discharge from the penis
C) another term for ejaculation
D) involuntary jerking movement of the testicles
E) enlargement of the testicles

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystoplegia?

A) cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the bladder
B) cysto (kidney) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the kidney
C) cysto (pelvis) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the kidney pelvis
D) cysto (opening) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the opening between the bladder and urethra

Question 16

Identify and define the root in the medical term uremia.

A) ur- ureter
B) ur- urethra
C) ur- urine
D) emia- blood condition
E) emia- urine condition

Question 17

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root pyel/o?

A) It is a large holding bag for urine.
B) It is a root that means pelvis.
C) It is used most commonly for the renal pelvis.
D) It can also apply to the skeletal pelvis (a bone).

Question 18

Translate the root vesic/o.

A) bladder
B) kidney
C) opening
D) renal pelvis
E) ureter

Question 19

All of the following roots refer to the testicle EXCEPT

A) balan/o.
B) orch/o.
C) orchi/o.
D) orchid/o.
E) test/o.

Question 20

Identify and define the root in the medical term orchidotomy.

A) orchido- sperm
B) orchido- testicle
C) orch/i- testicle
D) tomy- incision
E) dotomy- procedure

Question 21

Select the medical term that means painful urination.

A) anuria
B) enuresis
C) hematuria
D) oliguria
E) urodynia

Question 22

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term azoturia?

A) The term breaks down into azot (nitrogen) + ur (urine) + ia (condition).
B) It can be determined by a urinalysis.
C) It refers to excess nitrogen in the urine.
D) The root azot comes from combining the two roots a (not) + zo (living), and was applied to nitrogen because things cannot live in it.
E) All of these statements are true.

Question 23

Select the medical term that means creating thirst.

A) hyperdipsia
B) dipsogenic
C) orchichorea
D) polydipsia
E) priapism

Question 24

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele?

A) vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the bladder
B) vesico (bladder) + cele (rupture) = rupture of the bladder
C) vesico (bladder) + cele (tumor) = tumor in the bladder
D) vesico (kidney vessel) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the vessels in the kidney
E) vesico (kidney vessel) + cele (rupture) = rupture of the vessels in the kidney

Question 25

Which of the following medical terms describes a persistent and painful erection?

A) priapism
B) enuresis
C) phimosis
D) orchialgia
E) balanodynia

Question 26

Build a medical term that means pain in the kidney.

A) nephr + algia
B) nephr + itis
C) nephro + ptosis
D) nephro + scler +osis
E) nephro + stomy

Question 27

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term nephrolithiasis?

A) nephro (bladder) + lith (tumor) + iasis (presence) = presence of a bladder tumor
B) nephro (renal pelvis) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of renal pelvis stones
C) nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of kidney stones
D) nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) + iasis (condition) = condition of kidney stones
E) nephro (kidney) + lith (tumor) + iasis (condition) = condition of kidney tumors

Question 28

Select the medical term that means involuntary urination.

A) anuria
B) dysuria
C) enuresis
D) hematuria
E) polyuria

Question 29

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term urethrostenosis?

A) urethro (urethra) + sten (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of urethra hardening
B) urethro (ureter) + sten (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of ureter hardening
C) urethro (urethra) + sten (narrowing) + osis (condition) = condition of urethra narrowing
D) urethro (ureter) + sten (narrowing) + osis (condition) = condition of ureter narrowing
E) urethro (urethra) + sten (softening) + osis (condition) = condition of urethra softening

Question 30

Build a medical term that means writing procedure of a vessel pertaining to the kidney.

A) nephro + gram
B) nephro + sono + graphy
C) ren + al angio + gram
D) ren + al angio + graphy
E) ren + al arterio + gram

Question 31

Build a medical term that means specialist in the study of the kidney.

A) nephro + logist
B) nephro + logy
C) nephro + log + ist
D) uro + logist
E) uro + logy

Question 32

Translate the medical term aspermia.

A) condition of no sperm
B) condition of few sperm
C) pertaining to no sperm motility
D) condition of excessive sperm
E) pertaining to no sperm

Question 33

Translate the medical term nephromegaly.

A) overdevelopment of the bladder
B) enlargement of the kidney
C) overdevelopment of the kidney
D) softening of the kidney
E) condition of weak bladder

Question 34

Select the correct breakdown of the medical term ureteropyelonephritis into its component parts.

A) ureteropyelonephr/itis
B) ureteropyelo/nephritis
C) uretero/pyelo/nephritis
D) uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis
E) ur/etero/pyelo/nephr/it is

Question 35

Select the correct translation of the medical term spermatogenesis.

A) condition of few sperm
B) excess number of sperm
C) destruction of sperm
D) creation of sperm
E) pertaining to sperm production

Question 36

Translate the medical term anorchidism.

A) condition of no sperm
B) condition of few sperm
C) condition of no testicle
D) condition of only one testicle
E) condition of hidden testicle

Question 37

Translate the medical term ureterocele.

A) inflammation of the ureter
B) hernia of the ureter
C) pain in the ureter
D) rupture of the ureter
E) tumor of the ureter

Question 38

Select the correct translation of the medical term balanitis.

A) disease of the bladder
B) inflammation of the bladder
C) condition of the kidney
D) disease of the penis
E) inflammation of the penis

Question 39

Select the medical term that means condition of the kidney.

A) nephralgia
B) nephrosis
C) nephropathy
D) nephrolithiasis
E) nephrostomy

Question 40

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystorrhexis?

A) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (deficiency) = deficiency of the bladder
B) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of the bladder
C) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (hernia) = hernia of the bladder
D) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (excessive flow) = excessive flow from the bladder
E) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (puncture) = puncture of the bladder

Question 41

Select the medical term that means surgical removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles.

A) prostatovesiculectomy
B) orchiepididymitis
C) prostatolithotomy
D) orchidectomy
E) prostatovesiculitis

Question 42

Select the medical term that means hernia of the bladder.

A) cystoptosis
B) cystoma
C) cystocele
D) cystoplegia
E) cystorrhexis

Question 43

Build a medical term that means creation of an opening in the bladder.

A) cyst + ectomy
B) cysto + cele
C) cysto + gram
D) cysto + rrhexis
E) cysto + stomy

Question 44

Translate the medical term nephrotoxin.

A) death of the kidney
B) destruction of the kidney
C) poison of the kidney
D) stone in the kidney
E) binding of the kidney

Question 45

Select the correct breakdown of the medical term heminephroureterectomy into its component parts.

A) hemi/nephroureterectomy
B) heminephroureter/ectomy
C) hemi/nephroureter/ectomy
D) hemi/nephro/ureter/ectomy
E) hemi/nephro/ure/terec/tom/y

Question 46

Build a medical term that means inflammation of the prostate and bladder.

A) prostato + cyst + itis
B) prostato + lith + iasis
C) prostato + vesicul + itis
D) pyo + nephr + itis
E) vesico + prostat + itis

Question 47

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the medical term kidney dialysis?

A) The term breaks down as kidney dia (through) + lysis (loosen, break down).
B) It is also known as hemodialysis.
C) It refers to the procedure for removing wastes from the blood.
D) The name comes from the fact that the procedure separates or loosens blood from waste by passing it through an external filter.
E) All of these statements are true.

Question 48

Translate the medical term vesicotomy.

A) removal of the bladder
B) incision into the bladder
C) opening into the bladder
D) puncture of the bladder
E) suture of the bladder

Question 49

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation ESWL?

A) It breaks down into the prefix extra- (inside), root corpor (body), and suffix -eal (pertaining to), and shock and wave, androot lith/o (stone) and suffix -tripsy (wear down procedure).
B) It involves the breakdown of kidney stones.
C) It is a type of urinary tract treatment.
D) It stands for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
E) It uses sound waves generated outside the body.

Question 50

Build a medical term that means creating an opening between the kidney and the bladder.

A) nephro + cyst + ana + stom + osis
B) cysto + urethro + cele
C) litho + cysto + tomy
D) cysto + stomy
E) pyelo + cysto + stom + osis

Question 51

Translate the medical term renal arteriogram.

A) record of an artery pertaining to the kidney
B) image of a kidney blood vessel
C) surgical reconstruction of a kidney blood vessel
D) surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
E) surgical removal of a kidney stone

Question 52

Build a medical term that means disease of the renal pelvis and kidney.

A) nephrolithiasis
B) nephropathy
C) pyeloma
D) pyelonephropathy
E) renopyelopathy

Question 53

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term laparonephrectomy?

A) laparo (surgical instrument) + nephr (bladder) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = use of a surgical instrument to make an incision into the bladder
B) laparo (surgical instrument) + nephr (kidney) + ectomy (cut) = cutting the kidney using a surgical instrument
C) laparo (abdomen) + nephr (kidney) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = cutting into the kidney through the abdomen
D) laparo (abdomen) + nephr (kidney) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a kidney through the abdomen

Question 54

The abbreviation for the procedure for removing waste from the bloodstream is

A) BUN.
B) ESWL.
C) HD.
D) KUB.
E) VUR.

Question 55

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloplasty?

A) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
B) pyelo (bladder) + plasty (reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the bladder
C) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (incision) = incision into the renal pelvis
D) pyelo (bladder) + plasty (incision) = incision into the bladder
E) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (removal) = removal of the renal pelvis

Question 56

What is the medical term used to describe poor blood supply to a kidney?

A) nephrolithiasis
B) nephrosclerosis
C) renal cell carcinoma
D) renal failure
E) renal ischemia

Question 57

Translate the medical term orchioplasty.

A) incision into the penis
B) removal of a testicle
C) removal of the seminal vesicles
D) surgical reconstruction of a testicle
E) surgical reconstruction of the penis

Question 58

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term nephropexy?

A) nephro (kidney) + pexy (binding) = binding of a kidney
B) nephro (kidney) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of a kidney
C) nephro (kidney) + pexy (puncture) = puncture of a kidney
D) nephro (kidney) + pexy (rupture) = rupture of a kidney
E) nephro (kidney) + pexy (suture) = suture of a kidney

Question 59

Build a medical term that means surgical removal of a kidney and a ureter.

A) hemi + nephr + ectomy
B) hemi + nephron + ureter + ectomy
C) laparo + nephr + ectomy
D) nephro + cyst + ana + stom + osis
E) nephro + ureter + ectomy

Question 60

All of the following terms mean inflammation of the testicle EXCEPT

A) orchiditis.
B) orchitis.
C) testitis.
D) vesiculitis.
E) All of these terms mean inflammation of the testicle.

Question 61

What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation IVP?

A) intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the veins
B) intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the veins
C) intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the bladder
D) intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis
E) intra (through) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis

Question 62

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "Imaging: VCUG: No hydronephrosis noted. Spiral CT of kidneys on day 3 of admission revealed perinephric abscess formation of the left kidney." What are the correct translations of the underlined words in the health record?

A) VCUG-visual cystourethrogram (procedure for looking at the bladder and urethra); hydronephrosis-bladder condition caused by the obstruction of urine flow
B) VCUG-visual cystourethrogram (procedure for looking at the bladder and urethra); hydronephrosis-kidney condition caused by the obstruction of urine flow
C) VCUG-voiding cystourethrogram (imaging procedure of the bladder and urethra produced during urination); hydronephrosis-condition caused by water on the bladder
D) VCUG-voiding cystourethrogram (imaging procedure of the bladder and urethra produced during urination); hydronephrosis-condition of the kidney caused by the obstruction of urine flow

Question 63

Read the following excerpt from a patient health record: "Patient: Susan Nesbit, Date of Admission: 7/7/2015, Date of Discharge: 7/17/2015, Admission Diagnoses: 1. Dysuria and 2. Fever. Discharge Diagnoses: 1. Pyelonephritis and 2. Perinephric Abscess." What is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term?

A) pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the renal pelvis and bladder
B) pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney
C) pyelo (many) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of both kidneys
D) pyelo (pus) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bladder caused by pus
E) pyelo (pus) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the kidney caused by pus

Question 64

Read the following health record information: "HPI:Miss Susan Nesbit is a 12-year-old female who first visited her primary care provider for dysuria. A UA was ordered, but the patient could not urinate in the office. She took the UA cup home, but did not return with the sample. The next day, Susan's dysuria worsened, and she developed a fever of 102.3°F, as well as vomiting and hematuria, so she returned to the clinic. A urinalysis performed in the office revealed significant pyuria, hematuria, and albuminuria. Since Susan was not able to keep any fluids down, her primary care provider sent her to the emergency department to be evaluated for admission." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given this information?

A) During the second office visit, a UA revealed pus, blood, and protein in the patient's urine.
B) The patient became febrile.
C) The patient first visited her PCP for painful urination.
D) The patient initially could not complete a urinalysis at the office.
E) The patient was experiencing polyuria.

Question 65

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "Plan:Since there is significant risk for cancer, we will schedule Mr. Joules for an orchidectomy. We will send samples to Pathology to confirm the diagnosis and staging. I outlined the general treatment and follow-up plan with Mr. Joules. Today, we will check a sperm count to establish a baseline, as azoospermia and oligospermia are postoperative risks." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?

A) A low sperm count is a risk after surgery.
B) The patient will undergo a sperm analysis.
C) The patient is at significant risk for testicular cancer.
D) The patient is scheduled to have his testicle removed.
E) The patient will undergo a spermatolysis.

Question 66

Read the following health record information: "Hospital Course: On arrival to the ED, Susan was alert and oriented, but she looked a little pale and tired. She was treated with IVF for dehydration and given antipyretics for her fever. Within an hour, she had improved some, but given her inability to tolerate PO, the pediatric on-call physician recommended that she be admitted. She was admitted for a UTI and treated with IV antibiotics; a urine culture was sent. On hospital day 2, her fever had improved, and she was looking better. Unfortunately, on hospital day 3, Susan's fever returned, and she looked acutely ill." According to the health record information, what was the patient's admitting diagnosis?

A) urinary tract infection
B) fever
C) inability to take anything by mouth
D) lethargy
E) dehydration

Question 67

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "Assessment:This is a 24-year-old male with a right-sided testicular mass. Given the ultrasound results, this is most likely testicular carcinoma. The differential diagnoses include epididymitis, testicular torsion, hydrocele, spermatocele, and varicocele." Which of the following statements is NOT part of the differential diagnoses, given this information?

A) fluid-filled mass in the testicle
B) hernia or distention of the epididymis caused by sperm cells
C) inflammation of the organ that sits on top of each testicle and stores sperm
D) overexpansion of the blood vessels of the testicles, leading to a soft tumor
E) tumor in the organ that stores sperm

Question 68

What is the abbreviation used by medical professionals to refer to the kidneys, ureters, and bladder?

A) I&O
B) KUB
C) NUC
D) RP
E) UTI

Question 69

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "I explained to Mr. Johnson that if he fails this therapy, the next step would be surgical. There are several options available. I discussed these options, including TURP versus open prostatectomy. Mr. Johnson will return to my clinic for follow-up in 6 weeks." Which of the following is NOT a surgical option presented to the patient?

A) removing all or part of the prostate by the insertion of a resectoscope into the urethra
B) surgical removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles
C) surgical removal of the prostate
D) transurethral resection of the prostate

Question 70

Read the health record information: "Abd: Mild distention. Fullness and discomfort over the suprapubic area. Gross appearance of penis: No meatal stenosis, easily retractable foreskin, no penile ulcers. DRE: Enlarged prostate of 3 finger breadths. No prostatorrhea. Labs: Elevated PSA." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?

A) The opening of the patient's urethra is small (narrow).
B) The patient did not have any discharge from the prostate.
C) The patient exhibited symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia or benign prostate hypertrophy.
D) The patient had a digital rectal exam.
E) The patient has elevated prostate-specific antigen.

Question 71

Select the correct translation and definition for the abbreviation RP.

A) Renal pelvis-the holding area for urine before the body eliminates it through urination
B) Renal pelvis-the holding area for waste within the kidneys
C) Renal problem-a problem with the kidney
D) Retrograde pyelogram-image of the kidney produced by injecting a contrast dye from the bladder to the kidney
E) Retrograde pyelogram-image of the renal pelvis produced by injecting a contrast dye from the bladder to the kidney

Question 72

Dr. Jonas Wallin stated that "Mr. Johnson has benign prostate hyperplasia." Which of the following statements is NOT true about this assessment?

A) Mr. Johnson also has benign prostate hypertrophy.
B) Mr. Johnson has a noncancerous overdevelopment of the prostate.
C) Mr. Johnson has an enlarged prostate.
D) Mr. Johnson will have to have his prostate removed.
E) The diagnosis benign prostate hyperplasia breaks into benign (friendly) + prostate, and prefix hyper- (over), root plas (formation), and suffix -ia (condition).

Question 73

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the abbreviation SUI?

A) It can affect both men and women.
B) It is a loss of bladder control caused by the application of external pressure.
C) It is the medical term for loss of bladder control due to excessive laughing, a hard cough, or similar motion.
D) It stands for stress urinary incontinence.
E) All of these statements are true.

Question 74

Read the following excerpt from a patient medical record: "Imaging: Trans-abdominal ultrasound revealed significant post void residual, consistent with bladder outlet obstruction. Cystoscopy to rule out urethral stricture was normal." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term?

A) cysto (bladder) + scopy (procedure for looking) = procedure for looking in the bladder
B) cysto (bladder) + scopy (recording) = process of recording the bladder
C) cysto (kidney) + scopy (procedure for looking) = process for examining the kidney
D) cysto (kidney) + scopy (recording) = process for recording the kidney
E) cysto (kidney) + scopy (instrument for looking) = instrument for looking in kidney

Question 75

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "Subjective: Mr. Hector Joules presents to the office today for swelling in his right testicle. The swelling has been present for the past month. He reports orchialgia, described as a dull ache in the testicle. He has had a feeling of heaviness in his abdomen. He hasn't had any recent injury to the area. He denies risky sexual behavior, urethrorrhea, dysuria, nocturia, or polyuria." Which symptom is exhibited by Mr. Joules?

A) discharge from the urethra
B) nighttime urination
C) pain in the testicle
D) painful urination
E) Mr. Joules has all of these symptoms.

Question 76

Read the excerpt from the patient's medical record: "A spiral CT of Susan's abdomen and pelvis showed a developing perinephric abscess. Both nephrology and urology were consulted at that time, and they both agreed that the best treatment option would be needle aspiration with drain placement. She was taken to the OR, and the drain was placed. Fluid collection from the abscess was sent for culture." What is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term in the health record?

A) peri (against) + nephr (bladder) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to against the bladder
B) peri (around) + nephr (kidney) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to around the kidney
C) peri (before) + nephr (bladder) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to before the bladder
D) peri (through) + nephr (kidney) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the kidney
E) peri (with) + nephr (kidney) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to with the kidney

Question 77

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "HPI: Mr. Johnson is a 57-year-old male with a 2-month history of difficulty voiding. He reports urgency and frequency. He has had increasing problems with a weak urinary stream. The symptoms have progressed to include mild abdominal discomfort and erectile dysfunction. He denies incontinence, hematuria, balanorrhea, orchiodynia, or trauma. He has not tried any medicines at this point." Which of the following is a symptom reported by the patient?

A) blood in the urine
B) difficulty urinating
C) discharge from the penis
D) inability to control urination
E) testicle pain

Question 78

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "PMHx: hypercholesterolemia, currently controlled with diet. Positive history of gonococcal urethritis 3 years previously. No history of urolithiasis." Which of the following definitions is part of the patient's past medical history?

A) an infection of the urethra causing inflammation by a gonococcal organism and urinary stones in his urinary system
B) excessive cholesterol in the blood and an infection of the urethra causing inflammation by a gonococcal organism
C) low blood cholesterol and discharge from the gonads
D) urinary stones in his urinary system as well as excessive cholesterol in the blood

Question 79

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "PMHx: Cryptorchidism as a child; PSHx: Orchiopexy at 4 years of age." Which of the following statements is TRUE, given the health record information?

A) The patient had a hidden testicle and it was surgically fixed when he was 4.
B) The patient had a hidden testicle and it was surgically reconstructed at age 4.
C) The patient had a malformed testicle and it was surgically removed at age 4.
D) The patient had an extra testicle and it was surgically removed when he was 4.

Question 80

Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation BPH?

A) The term breaks down as benign (friendly) + prostate and prefixhyper- (over), root plas (formation), and suffix -ia (condition).
B) It can affect both men and women.
C) It is also called benign prostate hypertrophy.
D) It refers to a noncancerous overdevelopment of the prostate.
E) It stands for benign prostate hyperplasia, but is also known as an enlarged prostate.