Urology Urology Urology, the branch of medicine that focuses on the urinary tract system and male reproductive organs 1 / 10 Which of the following is most effective in reducing the risk of developing prostate cancer? Regular exercise Finasteride Frequent ejaculation Vitamin supplements Finasteride is used to lower the risk of prostate cancer by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to DHT.) Finasteride is used to lower the risk of prostate cancer by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to DHT.) 2 / 10 What is the primary function of the detrusor muscle in the urinary bladder? Regulate urine flow through the urethra Store urine Contract to expel urine Regulate blood flow to the kidneys The detrusor muscle contracts to push urine out of the bladder during urination.) The detrusor muscle contracts to push urine out of the bladder during urination.) 3 / 10 Which of the following is a common symptom of renal cell carcinoma? Dysuria Flank pain, hematuria, and palpable mass Nocturia Urgency and frequency These are classic symptoms of renal cell carcinoma These are classic symptoms of renal cell carcinoma 4 / 10 Which urological procedure is used to visualize the bladder and urethra for diagnostic purposes? Cystoscopy Urodynamic testing Intravenous pyelography Renal ultrasound Cystoscopy allows for direct visualization of the bladder and urethra using a thin scope.) Cystoscopy allows for direct visualization of the bladder and urethra using a thin scope.) 5 / 10 Which type of urinary incontinence is characterized by involuntary leakage of urine due to an overactive bladder muscle? Stress incontinence Overflow incontinence Urge incontinence Functional incontinence Urge incontinence is caused by overactive bladder muscles that result in sudden urges to urinate Urge incontinence is caused by overactive bladder muscles that result in sudden urges to urinate 6 / 10 In the context of renal physiology, which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules of the kidney? Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Aldosterone Renin Erythropoietin Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules, leading to increased water retention Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules, leading to increased water retention 7 / 10 The most common cause of male infertility related to urological conditions is: Testicular cancer Varicocele Epididymitis Cryptorchidism Varicocele, a condition involving enlarged veins in the scrotum, is a common cause of male infertility. Varicocele, a condition involving enlarged veins in the scrotum, is a common cause of male infertility. 8 / 10 Which of the following conditions is associated with painless hematuria in patients over 50 years of age and should raise suspicion for malignancy? Cystitis Urolithiasis Bladder cancer Urethritis Painless hematuria, especially in older patients, is a hallmark symptom of bladder cancer Painless hematuria, especially in older patients, is a hallmark symptom of bladder cancer 9 / 10 What is the gold standard investigation for diagnosing kidney stones? X-ray Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) Non-contrast CT scan Ultrasound A non-contrast CT scan is considered the gold standard for diagnosing kidney stones. A non-contrast CT scan is considered the gold standard for diagnosing kidney stones. 10 / 10 Which of the following conditions is the most common cause of acute urinary retention in men? Bladder cancer Prostate cancer Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Urethral stricture BPH is the most common cause of urinary retention in men due to its impact on the urinary tract. BPH is the most common cause of urinary retention in men due to its impact on the urinary tract. Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin
