A Patient, Age 56, Has Been Advised That His Prostate-Specific

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 56, has been advised that his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is elevated. The physician then performed a digital rectal examination (DRE) . Which procedure is indicated next?

• A) CA-125 test
• B) Transrectal ultrasound
• C) Needle biopsy of the prostate
• D) MRI

Understand historical perspectives and treatment approaches to psychological disorders.

Explain the vulnerability-stress model and its implications for understanding psychological disorders.

Appreciate the contribution of environmental, biological, and situational factors to the development of psychological disorders.

Understand the basic concepts and theories of motivation including drive-reduction theory and Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

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Definitions:

Abdominal Aorta

The largest artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies blood to the lower part of the body.

Celiac Trunk

A major artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, liver, and other organs.

Thoracic Aorta

A section of the aorta, the major artery in the body, passing through the thoracic cavity and supplying oxygenated blood to the thoracic and upper abdominal organs.

Superior Mesenteric Vein

A large vein that drains blood from the small intestine, ascending colon, and part of the transverse colon into the portal vein.