Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the normal range for serum PSA level in blood?
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?
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?
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?
What is the significance of a free/total PSA ratio < 0.25?
What is the cutoff value for PSA density that suggests a higher risk of prostate cancer?
What is the cutoff value for PSA density that suggests a higher risk of prostate cancer?
What is the primary purpose of obtaining a KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder) film?
What is the primary purpose of obtaining a KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder) film?
Which of the following structures is typically NOT included in the field of view of a KUB film?
Which of the following structures is typically NOT included in the field of view of a KUB film?
What is the standard projection used for a KUB film?
What is the standard projection used for a KUB film?
Which of the following information should be included on a KUB film?
Which of the following information should be included on a KUB film?
What is a good indicator that a KUB film has captured the appropriate field of view?
What is a good indicator that a KUB film has captured the appropriate field of view?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
