Senile enlargement of the prostate MCQ Question with Answer

Senile enlargement of the prostate MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

Question No : 36
What statement is true regarding post-void residual of urine (PVR)?

nearly all men have PVR of less than 12 ml

it predicts the outcome of surgical treatment

it correlates well with BPH/LUTS

it is diagnostic for bladder outlet obstruction

Question No : 37
What is (are) the favorite criterion (criteria) to prescribe 5α- reductase inhibitors for BPH cases?

PSA > 1.5 ng/dL

prostate volume > 40 ml

IPSS > 19

a & b

Question No : 38
What can NOT be assessed during DRE?

sacral cord integrity

pelvic hematoma

pelvic floor muscle tenderness

prostatic median lobe hypertrophy

Question No : 39
BPH/LUTS patients when present with mild creatinine elevation, are advised to do:

total and free PSA

renal ultrasonography

creatinine clearance

uroflowmetry

Question No : 40
What class(es) of medications decrease(s) IPSS questionnaire points?

calcium channel blockers

antihistamines

antidepressants

cold medications containing pseudoephedrine

Question No : 41
What is the initial response of the detrusor muscle to obstruction?

increased intravesical pressure

increased detrusor pressure

increase collagen deposition in the detrusor

detrusor smooth muscle hypertrophy

Question No : 42
In BPH patients, which of the following measures reduces PSA value by one-half?

2 weeks after performing prostatic urethral lift

6-month treatment with 5α-reductase inhibitors

after placing a stent in the prostatic urethra

immediately after removing one-half of the prostate by TURP