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What is the sympathetic nerve that innervates the external urethral sphincter?

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Hypogastric

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What is the voluntary nerve that innervates the external urethral sphincter?

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Pudendal

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What is the parasympathetic nerve that innervates the bladder?

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Pelvic

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What is the most common type of renal cancer?

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Clear cell carcinoma (75%)

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What is the most common type of bladder cancer?

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Transitional cell/ urothelial cancer (90%)

Can be papilary/ solid

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________________ carcinoma is the second most common type of bladder cancer and is usually invasive, and more common where schistosomiasis is widespread.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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What is the most common type of prostate cancer?

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Acinar adenocarcinoma

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Which region of the prostate is most commonly affected by cancer?

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Peripheral zone

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Nitrofurantoin should only be used for UTI if the patient’s eGFR is above ____.

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30

avoid or use with caution if below 45

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A Tis bladder tumour means…..

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Bladder carcinoma in situ

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A Ta bladder tumour means….

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Bladder carcinoma confined to epitheliium

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A T1 bladder tumour means….

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Bladder carcinoma in submucosa or lamina propria

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A T3 bladder tumour means….

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Bladder carcinoma extends into perivesical fat

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A T4 bladder tumour means….

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Bladder carcinoma has invaded adjacent organs

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What are the treatment options for non-invasive bladder cancer (Tis-T1)?

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  1. TURBT- Transurethral resection of bladder tumour
  2. Intravesical BCG
  3. Intravesical mitomycin
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What are the treatment options for invasive bladder cancer (T2-T3)?

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  1. Neoadjuvant/ adjuvant chemo (cisplatin)
  2. Radiotherapy
  3. Radical cystectomy
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Which lymph nodes do bladder cancer spread to?

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Iliac nodes

Para-aortic nodes

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When spreading haematogenously where does bladder cancer usually spread to?

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  1. Liver

2. Lungs

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What is the first line scan for diagnosing/ staging prostate cancer?

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MRI

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___________ is acute inflammation of the foreskin and glans, and is associated with staph and strep infections, and diabetes.

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Balanitis

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________ is when the foreskin occludes the meatus, and can cause balanitis.

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Phimosis

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________ occurs when a tight foreskin is retracted and then cannot be replaced over the glans. This prevents venous return, leading to oedema and potential ischemia of the glans.

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Paraphimosis

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Do nephritic conditions usually have proteinuria or haematuria?

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Haematuria

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Do nephrotic conditions usually have proteinuria or haematuria?

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Proteinuria

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What triad of features are present in nephrotic syndromes?
1. Proteinuria 2. Hypoalbuminaemia 3. Oedema
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Which renal artery crosses the IVC?
Right renal artery
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Name 4 or more causes of haematuria.
1. Malignancy- bladder, renal, ureters 2. UTI 3. Renal calculi 4. Glomerulonephritis 5. Inflammation eg. BPH 6. Polycystic kidney disease 7. Drugs eg. Cyclophosphamide 8. Sickle cell disease 9. Trauma
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Name 2 examples of nephritic syndromes.
1. Post infectious eg. post Strep glomerulonephritis 2. Immune complex mediated eg. IgA nephropathy 3. Goodpasture's syndrome 4. ANCA associated nephropathy
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Alport syndrome is an ____ linked inherited renal disorder, caused by a mutation in the gene for type 4 collagen. Features include haematuria, proteinuria, renal failure, sensorineural hearing loss and anterior lenticonus.
X linked
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If the RBCs in haematuria are isomorphic what does this suggest about the source of the bleeding?
Isomorphic-suggests non glomerular source eg. GU tract or external source
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If the RBCs in haematuria are dysmorphic what does this suggest about the source of the bleeding?
Dysmorphic- suggests glomerulus as source. | Management: USS and potential renal biopsy
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If isomorphic RBCs are found in haemturia how should the patient be managed?
1. Flexible cystoscopy 2. Ultrasound scan 3. CT scan
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_______ are cylindrical bodies made of Tamm-Horsfall protein that are seen on urine microscopy, and form in the DCT. They can be made of RBCs, WBCS or granular.
Casts
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"Spikes" on silver stain microscopy and a thickening GBM with IgG deposits are suggestive of which type of nephrotic syndrome?
Membranous nephropathy
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Name 3 or more causes of proteinuria.
1. Glomerular causes- Minimal change disease, membranous nephropathy, Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 2. Diabetes 3. Amyloidosis 4. SLE/ Lupus nephritis 5. Myeloma 6. Eclampsia in pregnancy 7. CCF
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The commonest Glomerulonephritis in developed countries is.....
IgA nephropathy
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What are the 4 main features of acute nephritis?
1. Haematuria 2. Oliguria 3. Oedema 4. Hypertension
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Electron microscopy shows fusion of podocyte foot processes in which type of glomerulonephritis?
Minimal change disease
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Name 1 cause of minimal change disease (nephrotic syndrome).
1. Idiopathic 2. Drugs- NSAIDs or Lithium 3. Hodkin's lymphoma
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In nephrotic syndrome the proteinuria will be >____g/24hr. (ACR > ___)
>3g/24hr ACR > 350
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In nephrotic syndrome the hypoalbuminaemia will be
<30g/l
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Mirabegron is a Beta3 agonist used to treat....
Overactive bladder
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What are the 7 categories/ questions on the IPSS (International Prostate Symptoms Score)?
1. Incomplete emptying 2. Frequency 3. Intermittency 4. Urgency 5. Weak stream 6. Straining 7. Nocturia
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A score of up to 7 on the IPSS (International Prostate Symptoms) score is considered _______ symptomatic.
Mildly symptomatic.
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Normal peak urinary flow rate is approx ___mls/sec.
15mls/sec
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Which zone of the prostate is enlarged in BPH?
Transitional (inner) zone
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Oxybutynin, Solifenacin and Tolterodine are ___________ drugs used as 1st line pharmacological therapy to treat ____________.
Antimuscarinic/ anticholinergic Overactive bladder/ Urge incontinence
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Which type of urinary incontinence is usually caused by an incompetent urethral sphincter?
Stress incontinence
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What class of drug is Duloxetine, which can be used for stress incontinence?
SNRI
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Which drugs are used in the MVAC regimen for bladder cancer?
Methotrexate Vinblastine Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) Cisplatin
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Name 3 treatment options for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
1. TURBT 2. Intravesical BCG 3. Intravesical Mitomycin
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Name 3 treatment options for muscle invasive bladder cancer.
1. Radical cystectomy 2. Chemotherapy (eg. Cisplatin, Gemcitabine, MVAC) 3. Radiotherapy
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Adults age ___yrs and over with VISIBLE haematuria and no UTI/treated UTI should be referred to haematuria clinic under the 2 week wait.
45 years
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Adults age ___yrs and over with NON-VISIBLE haematuria and raised WCC/dysuria should be referred to haematuria clinic under the 2 week wait.
60 years
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Does a CT Urogram involve contrast?
Yes
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Does a CT scan to investigate renal calculi usually involve contrast?
No
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What should be done as first line investigation for diagnosing prostate cancer; MRI scan or TRUS biopsy?
MRI
58
List 2 or more sider effects/risks of TRUS biopsy for investigating prostate cancer.
1. Rectal bleeding 2. Sepsis 3. Haematuria 4. Urine retention 5. Blood in semen 6. Fever 7. Pain
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A separate and cystic testicular swelling is most likely to be.....
Epididymal cyst
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A testicular and cystic testicular swelling is most likely to be.....
Hydrocele
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A testicular and solid testicular swelling is most likely to be.....
Tumour Haematocele Orchitis
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A separate and solid testicular swelling is most likely to be.....
Epididymitis/ Varicocele
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Varicoceles usually affect which testes?
Left
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A varicocele may be a presenting feature of which type of cancer?
Renal cell carcinoma
65
What is the most common malignancy in men age 20-30yrs?
Testicular cancer
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________ are the most common type of testicular cancer and typically present in patients around age 35yrs.
Seminomas
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Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and _____ tumour markers may be present in Non seminomatous germ cell tumours (teratomas and yolk sac tumours).
hCG
68
Name 2 or more risk factors for testicular cancer.
1. Undescended testes 2. Klinefelter syndrome 3. Infant hernia 4. Family history 5. Mumps orchitis 6. Infertility
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Bell Clapper deformity increases the risk of which urological condition?
Testicular torsion
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Post TURP syndrome is a rare and life threatening complication of transurethral resection of the prostate, characterised by ___ temperature and ___ sodium levels.
Low temp | Low sodium
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The failure rate of male vasectomy is around 1 per _____ patients.
1/2000
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Around 33% of men with PSA 4-10 will have prostate cancer, and ___% of men with PSA of 10-20 will have cancer.
60%
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The classic triad below are features of which type of cancer? 1. Haematuria 2. Loin pain 3. Abdominal mass
Renal cancer
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90-95% of urinary tract stones sized ___mm or less will pass spontaneously, and patients should be encouraged to increase fluid intake.
5mm or less
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Which category of analgesia are recommended in initial management of renal colic/ stones?
NSAIDs eg. Diclofenac
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Ureteroscopy is used to manage renal calculi in which patient group?
Pregnant women
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Around 80% of renal stones are made of calcium ________.
Oxalate
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If a renal stone is radiolucent (not visible on Xray) it is most likely to be made of which of the following? Calcium oxolate Calcium phosphate Struvite Urate
Urate
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Which of the surgeries below is suitable for most non complex renal stones? Shock wave lithotripsy Ureteroscopy Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Shock wave lithotripsy
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Name 1 cause of ACUTE urine retention.
1. BPH 2. Urethral stricture 3. Blood clot 4. Post surgery 5. Constipation 6. Cauda equina 7. Anticholinergics 8. Urinary calculi
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Name 1 cause of CHRONIC urine retention.
1. Prostatic enlargement 2. MS 3. Pelvic mass/ tumour 4. Diabetes
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Which organism usually causes acute bacterial prostatitis?
E coli
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Which of the following treatments is used 1st line for stress incontinence? a-Duloxetine b- Anticholinergics eg. Oxbutynin, Solifenacin c- Botox injections d- Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor exercises
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Name 1 side effect of alpha blockers eg. Tamsulosin used for BPH.
1. Hypotension/ postural hypotension 2. Drowsiness 3. Dry mouth 4. Extra pyramidal signs 5. Ejaculatory failure
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What does the appearance of "muddy brown" granular casts on urine microscopy suggest? a- Glomerulonephritis b- Acute tubular necrosis c- Vasculitis
Acute tubular necrosis
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What is the most common type of urethral rupture in men; Membranous rupture or bulbar rupture?
Bulbar rupture Occurs due to straddle type injury eg. Bicycles.

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