Question

A 70-year-old with benign prostatic hyperplasia complains of urinary frequency, nocturia, and reduced urinary stream. He has no signs of infection or renal impairment. What is the first-line medical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 blocker (tamsulosin)

Answer

5-alpha reductase inhibitor (finasteride)

Answer

Beta-3 agonist (mirabegron)

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Antimuscarinic (oxybutynin)

Answer

Surgery (TURP)

Practice question

A 70-year-old with benign prostatic hyperplasia complains of urinary frequency, nocturia, and reduced urinary stream. He has no signs of infection or renal impairment. What is the first-line medical therapy?