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What is the normal range for serum PSA level in blood?

< 4 ng/ml (correct)
< 2 ng/ml
5 to 10 ng/ml
0.5 to 5 mg/dl

What is the cutoff value for PSA velocity that suggests a higher risk of prostate cancer?

> 0.75 ng/mL/yr (correct)
> 1.0 ng/mL/yr
> 0.5 ng/mL/yr
> 1.5 ng/mL/yr

Which of the following factors can increase PSA levels in the blood?

Prostate biopsy
Urinary tract infection
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
All of the above (correct)

What is the significance of a free/total PSA ratio < 0.25?

It suggests malignancy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cutoff value for PSA density that suggests a higher risk of prostate cancer?

≥ 0.15 ng/mL/gram (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of obtaining a KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder) film?

To evaluate urologic or abdominal pathologies (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is typically NOT included in the field of view of a KUB film?

Lungs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard projection used for a KUB film?

Supine (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following information should be included on a KUB film?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a good indicator that a KUB film has captured the appropriate field of view?

Showing the last 3 ribs and the lower border of ischial tuberosity (C) Signup and view all the answers