Podcast
Questions and Answers
How do the symptoms of BPH manifest in men over 65 years?
How do the symptoms of BPH manifest in men over 65 years?
- Irritative symptoms only
- Both obstructive and irritative symptoms (correct)
- No symptoms at all
- Obstructive symptoms only
What may suggest the presence of prostate cancer?
What may suggest the presence of prostate cancer?
- A soft and smooth gland
- An enlarged but regular gland
- Obscured median sulcus
- A distinct hard nodule or firmness in the gland (correct)
How may the feel of the prostate change as cancer enlarges?
How may the feel of the prostate change as cancer enlarges?
- It remains the same
- It becomes firm then smoother
- It becomes softer then firm
- It feels irregular and may extend beyond the confines of the gland (correct)
Flashcards
BPH Symptoms in Older Men
BPH Symptoms in Older Men
Men over 65 with BPH experience both 'obstructive' (difficulty urinating) and 'irritative' (frequent urination) symptoms.
Prostate Cancer Nodule
Prostate Cancer Nodule
A hard, distinct lump or firmness within the prostate gland can be a sign of prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Growth
Prostate Cancer Growth
As prostate cancer grows, the gland becomes uneven and may extend beyond its normal size.
