Author Question: During an examination, the nurse notices that a male patient has a red, round, superficial ulcer ... (Read 31 times)

CharlieWard · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During an examination, the nurse notices that a male patient has a red, round, superficial ulcer with a yellowish serous discharge on his penis. On palpation, the nurse finds a nontender base that feels like a small button between the thumb and fingers.

At this point the nurse suspects that this patient has:
a.
Genital warts.
b.
Herpes infection.
c.
Syphilitic chancre.
d.
Carcinoma lesion.

Question 2

The nurse is providing patient teaching about an erectile dysfunction drug. One of the drug's potential side effects is prolonged, painful erection of the penis without sexual stimulation, which is known as:

a. Orchitis.
b. Stricture.
c. Phimosis.
d. Priapism.

vboyd24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This lesion indicates syphilitic chancre, which begins within 2 to 4 weeks of infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Priapism is prolonged, painful erection of the penis without sexual desire. Orchitis is inflammation of the testes. Stricture is a narrowing of the opening of the urethral meatus. Phimosis is the inability to retract the foreskin.