Proctological Questions

Question 1

Spinal nerves responsible for cremasteric reflex?

Answer 1

T12,L1,L2

Question 2

What are the three most commons STIs?

Answer 2

Herpes, HPV, and Chlamydia

Question 3

Most common type of cancer in males under 35?

Answer 3

Testicular

Question 4

What cancer is seen in 1 of 6 men and is more common in >65?

Answer 4

Prostate cancer

Question 5

An uncircumcised make with poor hygiene is at greater risk for what type of cancer?

Answer 5

Penile

Question 6

Define cryptorchidism and state what type of cancer it is associated with?

Answer 6

I descended testicle/ associated with testicular cancer

Question 7

How do men acquire HIV infection?

Answer 7

Sex with men

Question 8

Define phimosis and list the age category in which is considered a normal finding?

Answer 8

Foreskin will not retract completely; age 0-4

Question 9

List appropriate recommendations for the prevention and early detection of prostatic cancer ?

Answer 9

PSA blood test (over 50) in patients with rich and DRE if physician recommended it due to risk/diet low in animal fat

Question 10

List appropriate recommendations for the prevention and early detection of penile cancer?

Answer 10

Regular self exams, sexual abstinence/monogamy, condom use

Question 11

List appropriate recommendations for the prevention and early detection of testicular cancer?

Answer 11

Monthly self exam, wear boxers not tight underwear or bicycle pants that keep testicles close to the body

Question 12

List three curable STIs?

Answer 12

Gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia

Question 13

List three incurable STIs?

Answer 13

Herpes, HIV, HPV

Question 14

How often and to whom should we recommend testicular screening ?

Answer 14

Regularly or monthly for all males past puberty

Question 15

List at least three steps included in the male self exam ?

Answer 15

Inspect urethral meatus,
Inspect and palpate the penis
Inspect and palpate the testes