Bladder Surgery: Online Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

Which of the following is the most common histological type of bladder cancer?

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Transitional cell carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma

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Sarcoma

Question 2

What is the primary cause of stress urinary incontinence?

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Urethral sphincter weakness

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Overactive bladder muscles

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Urinary tract infection

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Prostate enlargement

Question 3

What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for overactive bladder?

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Anticholinergics

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Beta-3 agonists

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Botox injections

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Sacral nerve stimulation

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a recognized risk factor for bladder cancer?

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Diabetes

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Smoking

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Arsenic exposure

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Obesity

Question 5

What is the most common presenting symptom of bladder cancer?

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Hematuria

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Dysuria

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Frequency

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Urgency

Question 6

What is the recommended follow-up interval for patients with a history of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer?

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6 months

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3 months

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1 year

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2 years

Question 7

Which of the following is a common reason for performing a partial cystectomy?

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Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)

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Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC)

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Urethral stricture

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Overactive bladder

Question 8

The most prevalent symptom of bladder cancer is:

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Hematuria

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Dysuria

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Frequency

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Urgency

Question 9

The definitive diagnostic test for bladder cancer is:

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Biopsy

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Cystoscopy

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Ultrasound

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MRI

Question 10

Urinary incontinence where urine is involuntarily released during activities like coughing or laughing is classified as:

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Stress incontinence

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Overflow incontinence

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Urge incontinence

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Nocturnal enuresis

Question 11

The most common site of metastasis for bladder cancer is:

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Lymph nodes

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Liver

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Lungs

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Bone

Question 12

The primary purpose of a urinary diversion after radical cystectomy is to:

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Allow for urine drainage

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Reconstruct the urinary tract

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Prevent urinary incontinence

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Eliminate the risk of infections

Question 13

When discussing radical cystectomy with a patient, which ethical consideration is paramount, especially if other treatment options exist?

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Ensuring the patient fully understands the consequences of losing bladder function

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Assessing the surgeon's experience in performing the procedure

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Exploring alternative treatment options

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Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the surgery

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a histological subtype of bladder cancer?

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Melanoma

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Urothelial carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma

Question 15

What is the hallmark symptom of stress urinary incontinence?

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Involuntary leakage of urine with increased intra-abdominal pressure

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Frequent urination

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Painful urination

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Blood in urine

Question 16

Which type of urinary incontinence is most prevalent in postmenopausal women?

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Stress incontinence

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Urge incontinence

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Mixed incontinence

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Overflow incontinence

Question 17

What is the primary goal of a Mitrofanoff procedure?

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To create a continent urinary diversion

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To treat vesico-ureteral reflux

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To relieve bladder outlet obstruction

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To remove bladder stones

Question 18

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome?

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Hematuria

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Pelvic pain

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Increased urinary frequency

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Urgency

Question 19

What is the recommended initial treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer?

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Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT)

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Radical cystectomy

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Radiation therapy

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Immunotherapy

Question 20

A 72-year-old man presents with painless blood in his urine (hematuria).  A cystoscopy reveals a single, fleshy, 2 cm growth in the dome of his bladder. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Bladder cancer

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Bladder stone

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a recognized risk factor for developing bladder cancer?

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Low-fat diet

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Family history of bladder cancer

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Exposure to certain chemicals (e.g., aromatic amines)

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Smoking

Question 22

Which of the following surgical procedures is commonly employed to treat stress urinary incontinence?

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Sling surgery (e.g., tension-free vaginal tape)

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Cystostomy

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Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT)

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Radical cystectomy

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of overactive bladder?

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Painful urination

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Urinary urgency

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Urinary frequency

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Nocturia (frequent urination at night)

Question 24

A patient with bladder cancer undergoes a radical cystectomy. What is the main goal of this procedure?

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Complete removal of the bladder and surrounding tissues (lymph nodes)

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Removal of bladder stones

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Repair of a bladder fistula

Question 25

A patient with a narrowing of the urethra (urethral stricture) is undergoing a urethroplasty. What is the primary objective of this procedure?

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To widen the urethra and restore normal urine flow

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To repair a bladder fistula

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To treat overactive bladder

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To remove bladder stones

Question 26

A patient with a bladder that is not working properly due to nerve damage (neurogenic bladder) may require which of the following procedures to manage urine retention?

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Indwelling catheter

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TURBT

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Radical cystectomy

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Sling surgery