Misc from passmed

Question 1

as levels may be increased, PSA should not be checked within…

Answer 1

6wks prostate biopsy
4wks after UTI 
1wk DRE
48hrs vigorous exercise
48hrs of ejaculation

Question 2

Prostate cancer: GnRH agonists may cause

Answer 2

tumour flare’ when started

• bone pain
• bladder obstruction
• other symptoms

need cover with anti-androgen

Question 3

1st line for patients with BPH

Answer 3

alpha blocker

Question 4

unilateral undescended testes

Answer 4

review and consider referral ~3mo

Question 5

bilateral undescended testes

Answer 5

paeds review in 24hrs

Question 6

outflow obstruction + constipation

Answer 6

constipation may cause outflow obstruction + trigger episodes of retention in patients with enlarged prostate

Question 7

features of bladder calculi

Answer 7

terminal painful haematuria

can rupture catheter balloon whilst in in situ