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1. What examination finding is typically associated with acute prostatitis?
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Tender, boggy prostate on DRE
Hard, nodular prostate
Swollen epididymis
Atrophic testis
2. Which systemic feature may accompany acute prostatitis?
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Muscle cramps
Fever and chills
Rash on chest
Night sweats only
3. Which symptom is most characteristic of acute prostatitis?
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Perineal or lower back pain
Painless haematuria
Scrotal swelling
Testicular torsion
4. Which feature differentiates acute from chronic prostatitis?
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Normal DRE
History of recurrent UTI
Sudden onset with systemic symptoms
Mild lower urinary tract symptoms
5. What is acute prostatitis?
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Infection of the prostate gland
Inflammation of the testicle
Bladder tumour
Benign prostate enlargement
6. Which advice should be given to a patient with acute prostatitis?
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Self begin prostate massage
Limit urination
Avoid all exercise
Increase fluid intake
7. Which finding in urine suggests infection?
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Proteinuria
Glycosuria
Ketonuria
Pyuria
8. Which of the following is standard in acute prostatitis management?
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PSA screening
Immediate Catheterisation
Empirical antibiotics
Routine prostate massage
9. Which of the following is a potential complication of acute prostatitis?
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Testicular cancer
Prostatic abscess
Kidney stones
Inguinal hernia
10. Which STI should be considered in sexually active men with prostatitis symptoms?
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HPV
Syphilis
Herpes simplex virus
Chlamydia trachomatis
11. Which antibiotic is commonly used empirically for acute prostatitis?
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Metronidazole
Ciprofloxacin
Nitrofurantoin
Amoxicillin
12. What role does imaging play in acute prostatitis?
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Used for screening
Always required at diagnosis
Considered if no improvement or abscess suspected
Unnecessary in all cases
13. Which organism is most commonly associated with acute prostatitis?
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Escherichia coli
Mycoplasma genitalium
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus
14. What is the first-line investigation in suspected acute prostatitis?
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Scrotal ultrasound
Midstream urine (MSU) culture
Urethral swab
Prostate biopsy
15. What is a key reason for follow-up after treatment for acute prostatitis?
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Offer circumcision
Repeat PSA testing
Start radiotherapy
Ensure resolution and exclude underlying pathology
16. Which urinary symptom is often present in acute prostatitis?
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Dysuria
Anuria
Polyuria
Nocturnal enuresis
17. What is an appropriate adjunctive treatment for pain in acute prostatitis?
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Antihistamines
Laxatives
NSAIDs
Steroids
18. Which patient group is at higher risk for acute prostatitis?
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Teenage boys
Men involved with heavy lifting
Men with recent catheterisation
Circumcised men
19. How long is antibiotic treatment typically given for acute prostatitis?
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6 months
2–4 weeks
1 week
3 days
20. What should be avoided during rectal examination in acute prostatitis?
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Palpation of rectal wall
Inspection of perianal area
Prostatic massage
Use of lubricant