IBPS Clerk - Senile enlargement of the prostate 1000+ MCQ [Solved] PDF Download

1. 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

2. A 50% reduction of prostate size is expected after a 6-month therapy with:
A. alfuzosin
B. silodosin
C. finasteride
D. tamsulosin
Answer : C

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. a. ?-adrenergic blocker
A. combination of ?-adrenergic blocker and 5?-reductase inhibitor
B. watchful waiting
C. TURP
D. . What is the commonest cause of LUTS in men beyond middle age?
Answer : C

11. Complications related to obstructive BPH/LUTS include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. bladder stones
B. prostate cancer
C. renal insufficiency
D. bladder diverticula
Answer : B

12. 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

13. The most serious complication of TURP is:
A. damage to the internal sphincter
B. damage to the external sphincter
C. bladder perforation
D. damage to a ureteral orifice
Answer : A

14. Preferably, what is the last part of the prostate to be removed while performing TURP?
A. bladder neck
B. apex
C. median lobe
D. para-collecular
Answer : B

15. On treating BPH, which procedure provides the best tissue preservation for pathological examination?
A. TURP
B. TUIP
C. HoLEP
D. HoLRP
Answer : C

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. On treating BPH, which procedure carries the risk of morcellator injury to the bladder?
A. PVP
B. HoLEP
C. HoLRP
D. TUMT
Answer : B

21. TURP arries an incidence of retrograde ejaculation of:
A. 62 - 78%
B. 48 - 61%
C. 79 - 93%
D. 34 - 47%
Answer : C

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. What is the capsular perforation rate in prostate vaporization surgery?
A. 0.2 1%
B. 1.2 2.1%
C. 2.3 3.4%
D. 3.7 5.6%
Answer : D

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. Anticholinergic medications work best with BPH patients who have:
A. small prostate
B. mainly median lobe hypertrophy
C. history of urinary retention
D. mainly irritative symptoms
Answer : D

33. What drug prevents recurrent gross hematuria secondary to BPH?
A. enoxaparin
B. silodosin
C. finasteride
D. tolterodine
Answer : C

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. What is (are) true concerning IPSS questionnaire?
A. it focuses on last month`s symptoms
B. scores of moderate symptoms suggest surgical treatment if the patient`s quality of life was poor
C. it has been validated and translated to many languages
D. all of the above
Answer : D

38. What is the likelihood that PSA level in men with acute urinary retention due to urethral stricture will decrease after catheterization?
A. never
B. unlikely
C. likely
D. always
Answer : D

39. The lowest re-treatment rate of BPH is for:
A. TUIP
B. TURP
C. HoLEP
D. HoLRP
Answer : A

40. 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

41. a. lesser chance of post-operative urethral strictureA. 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

42. Which of the following is NOT classified as a complicated LUTS?
A. LUTS with neurologic disease
B. LUTS with post-void dribble
C. LUTS with suspicious DRE
D. LUTS with hematuria
Answer : D

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. What is (are) the indication(s) of upper urinary tract imaging in men with LUTS?
A. hematuria
B. recurrent urinary tract infection
C. renal insufficiency
D. all of the above
Answer : D

47. When comparing HoLEP to open prostatectomy for a 70 g prostatic adenoma removal; what parameter goes in favor of the latter?
A. operation time
B. duration of in-hospital stay
C. amount of blood transfused
D. time to catheter removal
Answer : A

48. What statement is true regarding post-void residual of urine (PVR)?
A. nearly all men have PVR of less than 12 ml
B. it predicts the outcome of surgical treatment
C. it correlates well with BPH/LUTS
D. it is diagnostic for bladder outlet obstruction
Answer : A

49. 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

50. a. operation cost
A. smaller incisions with a shorter hospital stay
B. lower risk for blood transfusion
C. none of the above
D. . What is the first-line management of uncomplicated LUTS due to large prostate?
Answer : B