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nautica902

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A 51-year-old man is receiving his annual physical exam, and his care provider is explaining the rationale for performing a digital rectal exam (DRE). Which of the following statements best captures the rationale for the procedure?
 
  A)
  DRE, combined with a measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), is the easiest way to confirm or rule out benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  B)
  The presence of an enlarged prostate provides a definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer.
  C)
  If the prostate is hardened on examination, a biopsy is indicated for further investigation.
  D)
  DRE is a screening test recommended for men who are experiencing either reduced urine flow or pain on urination.

Question 2

In which of the following locations would a clinician expect to find a ligament?
 
  A)
  At the attachment points between ribs and the sternum
  B)
  Between the radius bone of the arm and the biceps brachii muscle
  C)
  Around the capsule that forms the knee joint
  D)
  Between the individual plates of the skull



Galvarado142

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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

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Abnormalities detected during a DRE provide a rationale for further investigation by biopsy. PSA is used to screen for prostate cancer; however, it is also positive in BPH. The anatomic location of the prostate at the bladder neck contributes to the pathophysiology and symptomatology of BPH. A BPH is not a definitive sign of prostate cancer. DRE is recommended annually for all men over age 50.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
C

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Ligaments exist where a bone connects to its articulating mate, as in the case of the synovial joint between the tibia and femur that constitutes the knee. Ligaments do not connect the ribs to the sternum, and the radius and biceps are connected by a tendon. The interfaces between the skull plates are considered joints, but these are not ligaments.



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