Ch 7: Male Reproductive system diseases and disorders

5 Written Questions

1. a sexually transmitted disease caused by a one-cell organism. it infects the genitourinary tract. men may be asymptomatic or may develop urethritis, an enlarged prostate gland, or epididymitis. women have vaginal itching, dysuria, and vaginal or urethral discharge.
2. radical prostatectomy
3. surgical repair of the testis
4. a physical examination in which the physician inserts a finger into the rectum and feels for the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall. used to screen for BPH and cancer of the prostate. BPH ususally presents as a uniform, nontender enlargement, whereas cancer usually presents as a stony hard nodule
5. inflammation of the prostate gland and bladder

5 Matching Questions

1. prostatorrhea
2. testicular torsion
3. oligospermia
4. varicocele
5. transurethral resection of the prostate gland

1. a twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scotal pain. because of the lack of blood flow to the testis, it is often considered a surgical emergency
2. b enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
3. c discharge from the prostate gland
4. d surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra. the capsule is left intact; usually performed when the enlarged prostate gland interferes with urination
5. e condition of scanty sperm (in the semen; may contribute to infertility)

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. lack of live sperm in the semen
   1. anorchism
   2. balanorrhea
   3. phimosis
   4. azoospermia
2. excision of the seminal vesicle(s)
   1. epididymectomy
   2. hydrocelectomy
   3. vesiculectomy
   4. vasovasostomy
3. excision of the prostate gland
   1. vasectomy
   2. prostatectomy
   3. prostatocystotomy
   4. prostatitis
4. transrectal ultrasound
   1. TURP
   2. RP
   3. TUMT
   4. TRUS
5. a surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland. no prostate tissue is removed. may be used instead of TURP when the prostate gland is less enlarged
   1. transurethral microwave thermotherapy
   2. transurethral resection of the prostate gland
   3. transrectal ultrasound
   4. transurethral incision of the prostate gland

5 True/False Questions

1. TUIP → transurethral incision of the prostate

   True        False

2. orchidotomy, orchiotomy → excision of the testis (bilateral known as castration)

   True        False

3. transurethral microwave thermotherapy → a treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by a microwave

   True        False

4. TURP → transurethral resection of the prostate

   True        False

5. orchidopexy, orchiopexy → excision of the testis (bilateral known as castration)

   True        False