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Medical Terminology and Procedures in Urology Quiz

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

Nephrectomy

Explanation

Surgical kidney removal.

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

Lithotripsy

Explanation

Shock wave kidney stone fragmentation.

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

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Explanation

Prostate gland enlargement.

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

Prostatitis

Explanation

Prostate gland inflammation.

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

Vesicoureteral reflux

Explanation

Abnormal urine flow from bladder to ureters.

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

Prostate-Specific Antigen

Explanation

Prostate-specific antigen abbreviation.

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

Cystitis

Explanation

Bladder inflammation.

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

Orchiectomy

Explanation

Testicle surgical removal.

In urology, what does the abbreviation BPH stand for?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Explanation

Abbreviation for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

#10

What is the medical term for blood in the urine?

Hematuria

Explanation

Medical term for blood in urine.

#11

In urology, what is the purpose of a ureteroscopy?

To remove kidney stones

Explanation

Kidney stone removal procedure.

#12

In urology, what is the purpose of a cystoscope?

To examine the bladder and urethra

Explanation

Instrument for bladder and urethra examination.

#13

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

Urethroplasty

Explanation

Surgical urethra reconstruction.

#14

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

Bladder

Explanation

Temporary urine storage.

#15

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

Pyeloplasty

Explanation

Renal pelvis surgical repair.

#16

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

Vasovasostomy

Explanation

Surgical vas deferens removal.

#17

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

Hemodialysis

Explanation

Waste removal when kidneys fail.

Medical Terminology and Procedures in Urology Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In urology, what does the abbreviation BPH stand for?

What is the medical term for blood in the urine?

In urology, what is the purpose of a ureteroscopy?

In urology, what is the purpose of a cystoscope?

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

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

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

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

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

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