Question

mike is 67 years old and has started having problems with urination. he feels the urge to urinate frequently, but only voids a small amount of urine. if left untreated, mike will lose the ability for the bladder to empty and could develop an infection. mike is experiencing symptoms of which disorder?
a. benign prostatic hypertrophy
b. human papillomavirus
c. erectile dysfunction
d. orchitis

Explanation:

Mike is 67 years old with urination problems (frequent urge, small voids, risk of bladder not emptying and infection). Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is common in older men, causing prostate enlargement that obstructs the urethra, leading to these urinary symptoms. Human papillomavirus (B) causes warts or cancers, erectile dysfunction (C) is sexual function issue, orchitis (D) is testicle inflammation—none match urinary symptoms like BPH.

Answer:

A. benign prostatic hypertrophy