Chapter 7 non wordparts

Question 1

Fluid filled sac around the testicle; causes scrotal swelling.

Answer 1

Hydrocele

Question 2

Distention of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells; may cause scrotal swelling.

Answer 2

Spermatocele

Question 3

Enlarged veins of the spermatic cord; may cause scrotal swelling.

Answer 3

Varicocele

Question 4

A tightness of the Prepuce (foreskin of the penis) that prevents its retraction over the glans penis, it may be congenital or a result of balanitis. Circumcision is the usual treatment.

Answer 4

Phimosis

Question 5

Persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness.

Answer 5

Priapism

Question 6

Inability to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse.

Answer 6

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Question 7

Cancer of the testicle, usually occurring in men 15 to 35 years of age.

Answer 7

Testicular Cancer

Question 8

Twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain.

Answer 8

Testicular torsion - Because of lack of blood flow to the testis, it is considered a surgical emergency

Question 9

Destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding

Answer 9

Ablation

Question 10

Surgical removal of the Prepuce (foreskin); all or part if the foreskin may be removed.

Answer 10

Circumcision

Question 11

Use of small surgical instruments attached to a computer and operated by the surgeon from a console several feet from the operation table

Answer 11

Robotic surgery

Question 12

Surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra. The capsule is left intact; usually performed when the enlarged prostate gland interferes with urination.

Answer 12

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland (TURP)

Question 13

Blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood. Elevated test results may indicate the presence of prostate cancer, urinary or prostatic infection, or excess prostate tissue, as found in benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis.

Answer 13

Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA)

Question 14

Gloved finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate to screen for BPH and prostate cancer.

Answer 14

DRE – Digital Rectal Exam

Question 15

Blood test to measure the level of hormone responsible for male physical characteristics.

Answer 15

Total testosterone

Question 16

Ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer. Sound waves are sent and received by a transducer probe that is placed in the rectum.

Answer 16

Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)

Question 17

Introduction of washed and concentrated sperm into the female reproductive tract; used as a treatment for infertility.

Answer 17

Artificial Insemination

Question 18

Lack of live sperm in semen.

Answer 18

Azoospermia

Question 19

Sexually transmitted disease, caused by the bacterium C. trachomatis; sometimes referred to as a silent STI because many people are not aware they have the disease. Symptoms that occur when the disease becomes serious are painful urination and discharge from the penis in men and genital itching, vaginal discharge, and bleeding between menstrual periods in women.

Answer 19

Chlamydia

Question 20

Sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 2.

Answer 20

Genital Herpes

Question 21

Sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial organism that inflames the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract.

Answer 21

Gonorrhea

Question 22

Sexually transmitted disease caused by a retrovirus that infects T-helper cells of the immune system; may also be acquired in utero or transmitted through infected blood via needle sharing. Advanced infection progresses to AIDS.

Answer 22

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Question 23

Sexually transmitted disease caused by a viral infection; there are more than 40 types that cause benign or cancerous growths in male or female genitals (also called genital wart).

Answer 23

HPV Human Papillomavirus

Question 24

Reduced or absent ability to achieve pregnancy; generally defined after one year of frequent, unprotected intercourse.

Answer 24

Infertility