An elderly man presents with complaints that he is passing gas with urination. The past medical history is positive for one episode of diverticulitis, treated medically, transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hypertrophy, and diabetes. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most appropriate initially?
A. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis
B. Cystoscopy
C. Barium enema
D. Intravenous pyelography
Answer:A
An elderly man presents with complaints that he is passing gas with urination. The past medical history is positive for one episode of diverticulitis, treated medically, transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hypertrophy, and diabetes. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most appropriate initially?
A. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis B. Cystoscopy C. Barium enema D. Intravenous pyelography