These are the answers for the questions covering the genitourinary tract. You can find the review questions here and you can find the article and podcast here.
1. The answer is C
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An ultrasound will not be helpful in diagnosing a kidney stone.
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An abdominal x-ray will show 85% of kidney stones, but is not the most specific test
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CT is the most specific test
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You would order a U/A to look for signs of infection and hematuria, but it is not specific for kidney stones.
2. The answer is B
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Phimosis is the inability to retract the foreskin
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Foreskin trapped behind the glans is called paraphimosis
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Priapism is an erection erection lasting longer than 4-6 hours
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Peyronie’s disease is a condition related to scar tissue built up in the penis
3. The answer is C
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See explanation for C
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See explanation for C
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Varicocele is only a problem if the patient is having fertility issues. Otherwise it can be watched.
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See explanation for C
4. Diabetes, hypertension, depression, coronary artery disease
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