Vic asks the nurse what PSA is. The nurse should reply that it stands for:
A. Prostate-specific antigen, which is used to screen for prostate cancer.
B. Protein serum antigen, which is used to determine protein levels.
C. Pneumococcal strep antigen, which is a bacteria that causes pneumonia.
D. Papanicolaou-specific antigen, which is used to screen for cervical cancer.
Correct Answer: A. Prostate-specific antigen, which is used to screen for prostate cancer.
PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, which is used to screen for prostate cancer.
Option B: There is no protein serum antigen test for protein levels.
Option C: There is no pneumococcal strep antigen test that tests for bacteria in pneumonia.
Option D: There is no Papanicolau-specific antigen test available for cervical cancer.