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

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