Which of the following characteristics indicates a man is at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer?
a. Being of Caucasian descent
b. Has not had a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
c. Has a father or brother who has had pros-tate cancer
d. Has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
ANS: C
Having a father or brother who has had prostate cancer places a man at higher risk for developing prostate cancer. Being of African American descent places a man at higher risk for developing prostate cancer. The PSA test is not accurate in terms of sensitivity or specificity, but it is used as a screening test. BPH can cause an elevated PSA test result.
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