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What is a typical symptom associated with testicular cancer that occurs in approximately 10% of cases?
What is a typical symptom associated with testicular cancer that occurs in approximately 10% of cases?
- Lower extremity edema
- Severe back pain
- Supraclavicular adenopathy
- Acute testicular pain (correct)
Which serum marker is specifically elevated in nonseminomas compared to seminomas?
Which serum marker is specifically elevated in nonseminomas compared to seminomas?
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (correct)
- Lactate dehydrogenase
- Alpha-fetoprotein
- Complete blood count
What is the first imaging technique used to assess testicular cancer?
What is the first imaging technique used to assess testicular cancer?
- Scrotal ultrasonography (correct)
- MRI
- CT scan
- X-ray
What is the recommended management for a patient with suspected metastatic testicular cancer?
What is the recommended management for a patient with suspected metastatic testicular cancer?
In which circumstance might a right varicocele indicate serious underlying pathology?
In which circumstance might a right varicocele indicate serious underlying pathology?
What is the primary diagnostic method for hydrocele?
What is the primary diagnostic method for hydrocele?
Which of the following is a common cause of urethral stricture?
Which of the following is a common cause of urethral stricture?
What characterizes the pain typically associated with urethritis?
What characterizes the pain typically associated with urethritis?
What condition approximately occurs in 50% of urethritis cases due to infectious pathogens?
What condition approximately occurs in 50% of urethritis cases due to infectious pathogens?
Which treatment is often performed for complicated urethral strictures?
Which treatment is often performed for complicated urethral strictures?
What is the primary source of testosterone production in males?
What is the primary source of testosterone production in males?
Which factor is NOT commonly associated with lowering testosterone levels in men?
Which factor is NOT commonly associated with lowering testosterone levels in men?
In primary hypogonadism, which hormone levels would be expected?
In primary hypogonadism, which hormone levels would be expected?
What is the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in male sexual development?
What is the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in male sexual development?
Which hormonal regulation pathway stimulates testosterone synthesis?
Which hormonal regulation pathway stimulates testosterone synthesis?
What condition is characterized by low testosterone and low levels of gonadotropins?
What condition is characterized by low testosterone and low levels of gonadotropins?
Which of the following nutrients is associated with optimal testosterone levels?
Which of the following nutrients is associated with optimal testosterone levels?
What is the diagnostic implication of an elevated testosterone-to-DHT ratio?
What is the diagnostic implication of an elevated testosterone-to-DHT ratio?
Which of the following statements about hypoandrogenism is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about hypoandrogenism is FALSE?
What lifestyle factor is suggested to negatively impact testosterone levels?
What lifestyle factor is suggested to negatively impact testosterone levels?
In which tissue is dihydrotestosterone primarily synthesized?
In which tissue is dihydrotestosterone primarily synthesized?
Which of the following is NOT a condition associated with acquired hypoandrogenism?
Which of the following is NOT a condition associated with acquired hypoandrogenism?
Which measurement is critical during a physical examination for assessing secondary sex characteristics?
Which measurement is critical during a physical examination for assessing secondary sex characteristics?
What is the impact of REM sleep on testosterone levels?
What is the impact of REM sleep on testosterone levels?
What is the normal range for testicular size in centimeters?
What is the normal range for testicular size in centimeters?
What testosterone level measurement is considered unlikely to indicate androgen deficiency?
What testosterone level measurement is considered unlikely to indicate androgen deficiency?
What is a common adverse reaction associated with high-dose testosterone treatment?
What is a common adverse reaction associated with high-dose testosterone treatment?
Which of the following is a recommended timing for testing total testosterone levels?
Which of the following is a recommended timing for testing total testosterone levels?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of small, firm testes and occurs in males with Klinefelter’s syndrome?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of small, firm testes and occurs in males with Klinefelter’s syndrome?
What is the primary causative agent of viral orchitis in children?
What is the primary causative agent of viral orchitis in children?
What is the primary treatment approach for acute epididymitis?
What is the primary treatment approach for acute epididymitis?
Which of the following is a symptom of testicular torsion?
Which of the following is a symptom of testicular torsion?
What should be assessed to confirm testosterone deficiency in older men?
What should be assessed to confirm testosterone deficiency in older men?
When assessing a patient with potential primary hypogonadism, what should be obtained to exclude Klinefelter’s syndrome?
When assessing a patient with potential primary hypogonadism, what should be obtained to exclude Klinefelter’s syndrome?
What is the initial management for suspected testicular cancer in young males?
What is the initial management for suspected testicular cancer in young males?
What should the management include for a patient with secondary hypogonadism and hypothalamic-pituitary concerns?
What should the management include for a patient with secondary hypogonadism and hypothalamic-pituitary concerns?
What is the maximum daily dosage for the nasal testosterone preparation Natesto?
What is the maximum daily dosage for the nasal testosterone preparation Natesto?
