A 19-Year-Old Man Comes to the Emergency Department Due to Dysuria

question 107

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old man comes to the emergency department due to dysuria and scrotal pain.  The patient first noticed discomfort with urination and a watery urethral discharge 3 days ago.  Yesterday, he developed pain on the left side of the scrotum while sitting in class.  Vital signs are normal.  On examination, tender swelling is present along the posterior aspect of the left testis, which is otherwise normal in size and position.  Diagnostic testing reveals Chlamydia trachomatis as the sole causative pathogen.  Which of the following additional results are most consistent with this patient's diagnosis?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C
• D)D

Recognize cognitive biases and their impact on perceptions and conclusions.

Identify the influence and implications of scientific research on society and policy.

Comprehend the importance of testability and empirical support in validating scientific ideas.

Understand the concept of price elasticity of demand and its calculation.

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Definitions:

Habituation

A learning process where an organism reduces its responsiveness to a non-threatening stimulus over time through repeated encounters.

Stimuli

External or internal events that elicit a response from an organism.

Salivary Response

An automatic reaction of the salivary glands producing saliva, often triggered by the sight, smell, or thought of food, demonstrating a classic conditioned response.

Big Mac

A hamburger sold by the international fast-food chain McDonald's, characterized by its two-part sesame seed bun and special sauce.