A 63-year-old man has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. Which medication is recommended as first-line f...

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A 63-year-old man has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. Which medication is recommended as first-line for moderate to severe symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A. Alpha-blocker (e.g., tamsulosin)

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B. 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (e.g., finasteride)

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C. Antimuscarinic (e.g., solifenacin)

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D. Beta-3 agonist (e.g., mirabegron)

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E. Saw palmetto herbal supplement

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Benign prostatic hyperplasia

A 63-year-old man has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. Which medication is recommended as first-line for moderate to severe symptoms?