Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia ( 42 Questions)
A client with suspected BPH is scheduled for a prostate-specific antigen (PS
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA. test is not specific to BPH diagnosis. Elevated PSA levels can be seen in both BPH and prostate cancer, but it is not used solely for BPH diagnosis.
This is the correct answer. The PSA test is primarily used as a screening tool for prostate cancer. Elevated PSA levels may indicate the presence of prostate cancer and can prompt further evaluation.
The PSA test is not used to assess renal function. It is specifically related to prostate health and prostate cancer screening.
The evaluation of urinary flow rate is typically done through urodynamic studies and flowmetry tests, not the PSA test.
A. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA. test is not specific to BPH diagnosis. Elevated PSA levels can be seen in both BPH and prostate cancer, but it is not used solely for BPH diagnosis.
B. This is the correct answer. The PSA test is primarily used as a screening tool for prostate cancer. Elevated PSA levels may indicate the presence of prostate cancer and can prompt further evaluation.
C. The PSA test is not used to assess renal function. It is specifically related to prostate health and prostate cancer screening.
D. The evaluation of urinary flow rate is typically done through urodynamic studies and flowmetry tests, not the PSA test.