A patient tells you that his father and uncle both had prostate cancer. As part of your patient teaching, you tell the patient that the following screening tests are done specifically for prostate cancer:
A. Annual prostate-specific antigen blood testing and a colonoscopy are recommended
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the prostate
C. Regular digital rectal examination and Prostate specific antigen blood test
D. A Cystoscopy should be done at least every 5 years
Answer: C. Regular digital rectal examination and Prostate specific antigen blood test
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