Medical Terminology and Procedures in Urology Quiz

Test your knowledge of urology with these medical terminology and procedure questions. Explore terms like cystoscope, PSA, BPH, and more.

#1

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of the kidney?

Nephrectomy
Cystoscopy
Lithotripsy
Ureteroscopy
2 answered
#2

Which of the following procedures involves the use of shock waves to break up kidney stones?

Prostatectomy
Urethrotomy
Lithotripsy
Cystectomy
1 answered
#3

Which condition is characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland?

Prostatitis
Renal Failure
Nephrotic Syndrome
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
#4

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inflammation of the prostate gland?

Nephrolithiasis
Prostatitis
Cystitis
Urethritis
#5

What is the term for the abnormal backward flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters?

Hydronephrosis
Vesicoureteral reflux
Nephropathy
Oliguria
#6

What does the acronym PSA stand for in the context of urology?

Prostate-Specific Antigen
Pseudoaneurysm
Periurethral Sling Adjustment
Pyeloplasty and Stent Application
1 answered
#7

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inflammation of the bladder?

Nephrolithiasis
Cystitis
Hydronephrosis
Oliguria
1 answered
#8

What is the term for the surgical removal of a testicle?

Vasectomy
Orchiectomy
Hematuria
Oliguria
1 answered
#9

In urology, what does the abbreviation BPH stand for?

Bladder Papilloma and Hyperplasia
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Blood Pressure High
Bilateral Pyeloplasty and Hydration
1 answered
#10

What is the medical term for blood in the urine?

Hematuria
Oliguria
Polyuria
Anuria
#11

In urology, what is the purpose of a ureteroscopy?

To measure bladder pressure
To remove kidney stones
To treat prostate cancer
To perform a vasectomy
#12

In urology, what is the purpose of a cystoscope?

To measure urine output
To examine the bladder and urethra
To treat kidney stones
To perform a vasectomy
1 answered
#13

What is the term for the surgical reconstruction of the urethra?

Urethroplasty
Orchiectomy
Cystectomy
Prostatectomy
1 answered
#14

Which part of the urinary system is responsible for storing urine temporarily?

Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
Kidney
1 answered
#15

What is the term for the surgical repair of the renal pelvis?

Nephrostomy
Pyeloplasty
Ureterostomy
Cystostomy
1 answered
#16

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of part of the vas deferens?

Vasovasostomy
Vasectomy
Orchiectomy
Ureterostomy
#17

What is the term for the process of removing waste products from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so?

Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Urethral Dilation
Cystoscopy

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