1000+ Senile enlargement of the prostate MCQ for RRB ALP [Solved]
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1. To achieve better hemostasis in prostate laser surgery, what is the ideal wavelength that is easily absorbed by hemoglobin?
A. 532 nm
B. 694 nm
C. 755 nm
D. 1064 nm
Answer : A
A. 532 nm
B. 694 nm
C. 755 nm
D. 1064 nm
Answer : A
2. a. urethral stricture
A. bladder stones
B. BPH
C. prostatitis syndrome
D. . What is (are) the indication(s) of antimuscarinic agents and PDEIs
Answer : D
A. bladder stones
B. BPH
C. prostatitis syndrome
D. . What is (are) the indication(s) of antimuscarinic agents and PDEIs
Answer : D
3. Which statement is false concerning transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) for BPH treatment:
A. induces nerve degeneration in the prostate and tissue necrosis
B. frequently results in transient urinary retention
C. frequently leads to erectile dysfunction
D. the high-energy platform is superior to the low-energy with regard to clinical efficacy
Answer : C
A. induces nerve degeneration in the prostate and tissue necrosis
B. frequently results in transient urinary retention
C. frequently leads to erectile dysfunction
D. the high-energy platform is superior to the low-energy with regard to clinical efficacy
Answer : C
4. What is true regarding the use of ?-blockers and the development of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS)?
A. complicates approximately 0.7% of cataract surgery cases
B. manifests as poor preoperative pupil dilation, iris prolapse, and progressive intraoperative miosis
C. it could persist long after the discontinuation of tamsulosin
D. intraoperative lidocaine reduces its incidence in patients taking ?- adrenergic inhibitors
Answer : C
A. complicates approximately 0.7% of cataract surgery cases
B. manifests as poor preoperative pupil dilation, iris prolapse, and progressive intraoperative miosis
C. it could persist long after the discontinuation of tamsulosin
D. intraoperative lidocaine reduces its incidence in patients taking ?- adrenergic inhibitors
Answer : C
5. TURP syndrome is more likely to occur when:
A. the irrigating fluid is at a pressure exceeding 10 mm Hg
B. the prostate volume is > 45 cc
C. the resection time is > 90 minutes
D. all of the above
Answer : B
A. the irrigating fluid is at a pressure exceeding 10 mm Hg
B. the prostate volume is > 45 cc
C. the resection time is > 90 minutes
D. all of the above
Answer : B
6. Which statement is false regarding laser enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)?
A. provides tissue preservation for pathological examination
B. treats any size of prostatic adenoma
C. follows anatomic planes to remove the prostate in lobes
D. urinary incontinence is a significant drawback after HoLEP
Answer : D
A. provides tissue preservation for pathological examination
B. treats any size of prostatic adenoma
C. follows anatomic planes to remove the prostate in lobes
D. urinary incontinence is a significant drawback after HoLEP
Answer : D
7. Which drug reduces the incidence of prostate cancer by 23% with a small increase in high-grade tumor incidence?
A. cetrorelix
B. flutamide
C. dutasteride
D. zanoterone
Answer : B
A. cetrorelix
B. flutamide
C. dutasteride
D. zanoterone
Answer : B
8. a. no risk of dilutional hyponatremia
A. operating on patients with multiple bladder diverticula
B. operating on patients who cannot flex their hips and/or knees
C. unfavorable tissue preservation for pathological examination
D. . What is (are) the contraindication(s) to open prostatectomy for prostatic adenoma?
Answer : D
A. operating on patients with multiple bladder diverticula
B. operating on patients who cannot flex their hips and/or knees
C. unfavorable tissue preservation for pathological examination
D. . What is (are) the contraindication(s) to open prostatectomy for prostatic adenoma?
Answer : D
9. The probability of developing acute urinary retention is related to:
A. the neurological status of the patient
B. PVR
C. severity of obstructive LUTS
D. all of the above
Answer : D
A. the neurological status of the patient
B. PVR
C. severity of obstructive LUTS
D. all of the above
Answer : D
10. What is false concerning needle ablation therapy of the prostate (TUNA)?
A. prostate sizes of up to 70 ml can be treated
B. not recommended in patients with metallic artificial hip
C. retreatment rates are lower than for TURP
D. can be performed in an office-based setting
Answer : C
A. prostate sizes of up to 70 ml can be treated
B. not recommended in patients with metallic artificial hip
C. retreatment rates are lower than for TURP
D. can be performed in an office-based setting
Answer : C
11. What is true regarding BPH and androgens?
A. as a man ages, the responsiveness of prostate cells to androgenic stimuli decreases
B. adrenal androgens have no role in BPH development
C. type-1 steroid 5 ?-reductase is functionally active in the hair follicle
D. all of the above
Answer : C
A. as a man ages, the responsiveness of prostate cells to androgenic stimuli decreases
B. adrenal androgens have no role in BPH development
C. type-1 steroid 5 ?-reductase is functionally active in the hair follicle
D. all of the above
Answer : C
12. What is false concerning the diagnosis of BPH?
A. IPSS cannot be used to establish the diagnosis of BPH/LUTS
B. prostate biopsy is essential in diagnosing BPH and excluding cancers
C. PSA and uroflowmetry help diagnose the condition
D. none of the above
Answer : A
A. IPSS cannot be used to establish the diagnosis of BPH/LUTS
B. prostate biopsy is essential in diagnosing BPH and excluding cancers
C. PSA and uroflowmetry help diagnose the condition
D. none of the above
Answer : A
13. What is false concerning TURP syndrome?
A. symptoms begin with a serum sodium of less than 120 mEq/L
B. the mortality is 2.7-5.8 %
C. manifestations rely on acute changes in the intravascular volume and plasma solute concentrations
D. the preferred height of irrigating fluid is 60 cm above the patient
Answer : B
A. symptoms begin with a serum sodium of less than 120 mEq/L
B. the mortality is 2.7-5.8 %
C. manifestations rely on acute changes in the intravascular volume and plasma solute concentrations
D. the preferred height of irrigating fluid is 60 cm above the patient
Answer : B
14. What is false regarding BPH genetics?
A. BPH is an inheritable and progressive disease
B. familial BPH presents at an older age when compared to sporadic cases
C. approximately 90% of men in their 80s have histologic evidence of BPH
D. BPH tends to be more severe and progressive in black men when compared to whites
Answer : B
A. BPH is an inheritable and progressive disease
B. familial BPH presents at an older age when compared to sporadic cases
C. approximately 90% of men in their 80s have histologic evidence of BPH
D. BPH tends to be more severe and progressive in black men when compared to whites
Answer : B
15. as adjuncts therapy in BPH cases?
A. men with storage symptoms
B. men with ED
C. failed combination of ?-adrenergic blocker and 5?-reductase inhibitor
D. a & b
Answer : D
A. men with storage symptoms
B. men with ED
C. failed combination of ?-adrenergic blocker and 5?-reductase inhibitor
D. a & b
Answer : D
16. What is the initial response of the detrusor muscle to obstruction?
A. increased intravesical pressure
B. increased detrusor pressure
C. increase collagen deposition in the detrusor
D. detrusor smooth muscle hypertrophy
Answer : A
A. increased intravesical pressure
B. increased detrusor pressure
C. increase collagen deposition in the detrusor
D. detrusor smooth muscle hypertrophy
Answer : A
17. What is true concerning epithelial and stromal cells in BPH?
A. there is an increase in the number of epithelial and stromal cells
B. there is an increase in the size of epithelial and stromal cells
C. in BPH, epithelial to stromal cells ratio is 1:2
D. all of the above
Answer : A
A. there is an increase in the number of epithelial and stromal cells
B. there is an increase in the size of epithelial and stromal cells
C. in BPH, epithelial to stromal cells ratio is 1:2
D. all of the above
Answer : A
18. PSA value has a strong correlation with:
A. IPSS
B. post void residual
C. prostate volume
D. Q-max at uroflowmetry
Answer : C
A. IPSS
B. post void residual
C. prostate volume
D. Q-max at uroflowmetry
Answer : C
19. In men with LUTS, which of the following is NOT a compelling indication for upper urinary tract imaging?
A. urolithiasis
B. receiving chemotherapy
C. upper tract surgery
D. painless hematuria
Answer : B
A. urolithiasis
B. receiving chemotherapy
C. upper tract surgery
D. painless hematuria
Answer : B
20. a. lesser chance of post-operative urethral stricture
A. milder postoperative hematuria
B. tension-free bladder closure
C. extra-peritoneal approach
D. . When comparing TURP to open prostatectomy for removing prostatic adenoma, the latter has the following advantages, EXCEPT:
Answer : D
A. milder postoperative hematuria
B. tension-free bladder closure
C. extra-peritoneal approach
D. . When comparing TURP to open prostatectomy for removing prostatic adenoma, the latter has the following advantages, EXCEPT:
Answer : D
21. Which statement best describes the natural history of BPH:
A. worsening of LUTS and BPH over time
B. patients die of other reasons before serious complications occur
C. physically, the space of prostatic fossa limits the gland enlargement
D. ultimately, the gland will degenerate and undergo apoptosis
Answer : B
A. worsening of LUTS and BPH over time
B. patients die of other reasons before serious complications occur
C. physically, the space of prostatic fossa limits the gland enlargement
D. ultimately, the gland will degenerate and undergo apoptosis
Answer : B
22. Which statement(s) describe(s) the bladders response to an obstructing prostate?
A. it may develop detrusor instability with irritative LUTS
B. it may develop poor compliance with frequency and urgency symptoms
C. it may develop poor detrusor contractility with obstructive LUTS
D. all of the above
Answer : D
A. it may develop detrusor instability with irritative LUTS
B. it may develop poor compliance with frequency and urgency symptoms
C. it may develop poor detrusor contractility with obstructive LUTS
D. all of the above
Answer : D
23. c. each centimeter over the normal 2.5-cm prostate urethral length equates
A. an additional 15 g in prostate weight
B. each centimeter over the normal 1.5-cm prostate urethral length equates
C. an additional 5 g in prostate weight
D. . When comparing suprapubic to retropubic prostatectomy for removing prostatic adenoma, the former allows:
Answer : A
A. an additional 15 g in prostate weight
B. each centimeter over the normal 1.5-cm prostate urethral length equates
C. an additional 5 g in prostate weight
D. . When comparing suprapubic to retropubic prostatectomy for removing prostatic adenoma, the former allows:
Answer : A
24. An ED patient on low-dose tadalafil develops BPH. What medication should he avoid?
A. tamsulosin
B. alfuzosin
C. doxazosin
D. silodosin
Answer : C
A. tamsulosin
B. alfuzosin
C. doxazosin
D. silodosin
Answer : C
25. What prostatic lobe(s) can be assessed during DRE?
A. anterior
B. median
C. left lateral
D. all of the above
Answer : C
A. anterior
B. median
C. left lateral
D. all of the above
Answer : C
26. Open prostatectomy is preferred in treating BPH with:
A. sizable bladder stones
B. Hutch diverticulum
C. a suspicion of cancer
D. a & b
Answer : D
A. sizable bladder stones
B. Hutch diverticulum
C. a suspicion of cancer
D. a & b
Answer : D
27. A 55 yrs. male patient with familial BPH, IPSS 9, PSA 23ng/ml, prostate size 31 cc, PVR 54 cc, on watchful waiting management. Next step should be:
A. tamsulosin 0.8 mg
B. reassurance
C. repeat total and free PSA
D. diagnostic cystoscopy
Answer : C
A. tamsulosin 0.8 mg
B. reassurance
C. repeat total and free PSA
D. diagnostic cystoscopy
Answer : C
28. a. small fibrous glands
A. the presence of prostate cancer
B. previous prostatectomy
C. all of the above
D. . Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy for prostatic adenoma has the following advantage over TURP:
Answer : C
A. the presence of prostate cancer
B. previous prostatectomy
C. all of the above
D. . Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy for prostatic adenoma has the following advantage over TURP:
Answer : C
29. Prostatic nodules palpated on DRE might indicate:
A. tuberculous prostatitis
B. prostatic cancer
C. inspissated prostatic abscess
D. any of the above
Answer : D
A. tuberculous prostatitis
B. prostatic cancer
C. inspissated prostatic abscess
D. any of the above
Answer : D
30. What is false regarding prostate embolization for BPH?
A. the aim is to occlude the internal iliac vessels
B. there is a considerable radiation risk during the procedure
C. bilateral embolization provides better results
D. eye protection is not required
Answer : A
A. the aim is to occlude the internal iliac vessels
B. there is a considerable radiation risk during the procedure
C. bilateral embolization provides better results
D. eye protection is not required
Answer : A
31. Which statement is false regarding TURP syndrome?
A. occurs because of absorption of non-sodium-containing irrigating fluid
B. occurs only on using unipolar TURP
C. results in brain edema due to dilutional hyponatremia
D. positioning the patient in anti-Trendelenburg helps prevent the syndrome
Answer : D
A. occurs because of absorption of non-sodium-containing irrigating fluid
B. occurs only on using unipolar TURP
C. results in brain edema due to dilutional hyponatremia
D. positioning the patient in anti-Trendelenburg helps prevent the syndrome
Answer : D
32. In BPH patients, which of the following measures reduces PSA value by one-half?
A. 2 weeks after performing prostatic urethral lift
B. 6-month treatment with 5?-reductase inhibitors
C. after placing a stent in the prostatic urethra
D. immediately after removing one-half of the prostate by TURP
Answer : B
A. 2 weeks after performing prostatic urethral lift
B. 6-month treatment with 5?-reductase inhibitors
C. after placing a stent in the prostatic urethra
D. immediately after removing one-half of the prostate by TURP
Answer : B
33. What is false regarding BPH symptomatology?
A. the size of the prostate correlates well to the degree of obstruction
B. a decrease of 3 points in IPSS is associated with a subjective perception of improvement
C. median lobe enlargement gives rise to serious obstructive symptoms
D. bladder trabeculation is not specific for an obstructing prostate
Answer : A
A. the size of the prostate correlates well to the degree of obstruction
B. a decrease of 3 points in IPSS is associated with a subjective perception of improvement
C. median lobe enlargement gives rise to serious obstructive symptoms
D. bladder trabeculation is not specific for an obstructing prostate
Answer : A
34. What drug prevents recurrent gross hematuria secondary to BPH?
A. enoxaparin
B. silodosin
C. finasteride
D. tolterodine
Answer : C
A. enoxaparin
B. silodosin
C. finasteride
D. tolterodine
Answer : C
35. The most serious drawback of anticholinergic drugs on BPH patients is:
A. renal insufficiency
B. urinary retention
C. dry mouth
D. painless hematuria
Answer : B
A. renal insufficiency
B. urinary retention
C. dry mouth
D. painless hematuria
Answer : B
36. In BPH patients, total PSA level correlates to:
A. the glandular component of the prostate
B. the IPSS questionnaire points
C. the PVR
D. the transitional zone volume
Answer : A
A. the glandular component of the prostate
B. the IPSS questionnaire points
C. the PVR
D. the transitional zone volume
Answer : A
37. BPH/LUTS patients when present with mild creatinine elevation, are advised to do:
A. total and free PSA
B. renal ultrasonography
C. creatinine clearance
D. uroflowmetry
Answer : B
A. total and free PSA
B. renal ultrasonography
C. creatinine clearance
D. uroflowmetry
Answer : B
38. IPSS decreases after successful TURP because:
A. PSA decreases
B. the prostate size decreases
C. the complaints resolve
D. the Q.O.L improves
Answer : C
A. PSA decreases
B. the prostate size decreases
C. the complaints resolve
D. the Q.O.L improves
Answer : C
39. In BPH, the etiology of acute urinary retention includes:
A. prostatic infarction
B. prostate infection
C. bladder overdistention
D. all of the above
Answer : A
A. prostatic infarction
B. prostate infection
C. bladder overdistention
D. all of the above
Answer : A
40. What is (are) the possible complication(s) of prostate stents?
A. hematuria and infections
B. migration and encrustation of the stent
C. irritative urinary symptoms and painful ejaculation
D. all of the above
Answer : D
A. hematuria and infections
B. migration and encrustation of the stent
C. irritative urinary symptoms and painful ejaculation
D. all of the above
Answer : D
41. How to manage priapism that occurs during endoscopic surgery?
A. corporal aspiration
B. corpora injection with an ?-adrenergic agent
C. corpora injection with an ?-adrenergic blocker
D. no treatment required
Answer : B
A. corporal aspiration
B. corpora injection with an ?-adrenergic agent
C. corpora injection with an ?-adrenergic blocker
D. no treatment required
Answer : B
42. BPH patients with severe irritative symptoms or microscopic hematuria should:
A. go for urine cytology testing
B. go for PSA testing
C. go for TRUS
D. use anticholinergic medication
Answer : A
A. go for urine cytology testing
B. go for PSA testing
C. go for TRUS
D. use anticholinergic medication
Answer : A
43. In BPH patients, follow up PSA is of value because:
A. it helps predict the response to 5?-reductase inhibitors
B. it monitors LUTS/BPH progression
C. BPH patients are at higher risk of developing prostate cancer
D. a & b
Answer : D
A. it helps predict the response to 5?-reductase inhibitors
B. it monitors LUTS/BPH progression
C. BPH patients are at higher risk of developing prostate cancer
D. a & b
Answer : D
44. What is false concerning bladder and prostate histology in BPH?
A. obstruction results in bladder smooth muscle hypertrophy and myofibroblasts deposition
B. BPH occurs chiefly in the transitional zone and periurethral tissues
C. BPH microscopical changes begin in early thirties
D. histologic findings of chronic prostatitis are common in BPH
Answer : A
A. obstruction results in bladder smooth muscle hypertrophy and myofibroblasts deposition
B. BPH occurs chiefly in the transitional zone and periurethral tissues
C. BPH microscopical changes begin in early thirties
D. histologic findings of chronic prostatitis are common in BPH
Answer : A
45. a. management of concomitant Hutch diverticulum
A. removing small bladder stones
B. better access to prostatic fossa
C. technically, easier trigonization
D. . When comparing retropubic to suprapubic prostatectomy for removing prostatic adenoma, the former has the advantage of:
Answer : B
A. removing small bladder stones
B. better access to prostatic fossa
C. technically, easier trigonization
D. . When comparing retropubic to suprapubic prostatectomy for removing prostatic adenoma, the former has the advantage of:
Answer : B
46. Smooth muscle tension in the prostate is mediated by which receptors?
A. ?1-a
B. ?1-b
C. ?2-a
D. ?2-b
Answer : A
A. ?1-a
B. ?1-b
C. ?2-a
D. ?2-b
Answer : A
47. On measuring the prostate volume during endoscopy:
A. each centimeter over the normal 2-cm prostate urethral length equates
B. an additional 12 g in prostate weight
C. each centimeter over the normal 2.5-cm prostate urethral length equates
D. an additional 10 g in prostate weight
Answer : B
A. each centimeter over the normal 2-cm prostate urethral length equates
B. an additional 12 g in prostate weight
C. each centimeter over the normal 2.5-cm prostate urethral length equates
D. an additional 10 g in prostate weight
Answer : B
48. In an 80 yrs. diabetic man on insulin for 35 yrs.; what would be the proper sequence of developing the following obstructing BPH/LUTS?
A. frequency, over-flow incontinence, straining, retention
B. straining, frequency, over-flow incontinence, retention
C. straining, frequency, retention, over-flow incontinence
D. frequency, straining, retention, over-flow incontinence
Answer : D
A. frequency, over-flow incontinence, straining, retention
B. straining, frequency, over-flow incontinence, retention
C. straining, frequency, retention, over-flow incontinence
D. frequency, straining, retention, over-flow incontinence
Answer : D
49. What is false concerning the pathogenesis of BPH?
A. intra-prostatic levels of estrogen decrease in men with BPH
B. stimulation of the adrenergic nervous system results in a dynamic increase in prostatic urethral resistance
C. inflammation may play a role through cytokines to promote cell growth
D. hyperplasia occurs due to an imbalance between cell death and cell proliferation
Answer : D
A. intra-prostatic levels of estrogen decrease in men with BPH
B. stimulation of the adrenergic nervous system results in a dynamic increase in prostatic urethral resistance
C. inflammation may play a role through cytokines to promote cell growth
D. hyperplasia occurs due to an imbalance between cell death and cell proliferation
Answer : D
50. In men with obstructive BPH, what will NOT resolve after TURP?
A. bladder trabeculation
B. significant PVR
C. low peak flow rate
D. high IPSS
Answer : A
A. bladder trabeculation
B. significant PVR
C. low peak flow rate
D. high IPSS
Answer : A
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