Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostate Health Quiz

Test your knowledge on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) with this urology quiz. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and risk factors in 17 questions.

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Which of the following is a common symptom of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

Fever

Difficulty urinating

Visual disturbances

Chest pain

What is the main function of the prostate gland?

Production of urine

Production of hormones

Production of semen

Digestion of food

What is the approximate location of the prostate gland in the male body?

Below the bladder and in front of the rectum

Within the brain

Behind the heart

Inside the stomach

Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic test commonly used for BPH?

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)

Colonoscopy

Digital rectal exam (DRE)

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of BPH?

Weak urine stream

Hematuria (blood in urine)

Nocturia (frequent urination at night)

Urgency to urinate

What is the term used to describe the enlargement of the prostate gland associated with aging?

Prostatitis

Prostate cancer

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Prostatectomy

Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of BPH?

Ibuprofen

Aspirin

Tamsulosin

Acetaminophen

What is the medical term for the surgical procedure used to treat severe cases of BPH?

Gastric bypass

Prostatectomy

Hysterectomy

Appendectomy

What is the typical age range at which men start experiencing symptoms of BPH?

10-20 years old

30-40 years old

50-60 years old

70-80 years old

#10

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated BPH?

Hypertension

Osteoporosis

Urinary retention

Hearing loss

#11

Which of the following is a non-prescription approach to managing mild symptoms of BPH?

Alpha-blockers

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors

Kegel exercises

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

#12

What is the typical size of a normal prostate gland?

Less than 10 grams

Between 50-100 grams

More than 200 grams

Varies widely among individuals

#13

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing BPH?

Regular exercise

Low blood pressure

Obesity

Vegetarian diet

#14

What is the name of the procedure where heat energy is used to treat BPH?

Laser therapy

Cryotherapy

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy

#15

Which of the following foods has been associated with exacerbating BPH symptoms?

Salmon

Soy products

Tomatoes

Almonds

#16

What is the term used to describe the removal of the inner part of the prostate gland to improve urine flow?

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Radical prostatectomy

Laparoscopic prostatectomy

#17

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of BPH?

Age

Family history

Diet high in fiber

Hormonal changes