A 60-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complains of obstructive urinary symptoms. Which class of medication is first-line to improv...

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A 60-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complains of obstructive urinary symptoms. Which class of medication is first-line to improve urinary flow?

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Alpha-1 blockers (tamsulosin)

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Beta-blockers

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5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride)

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Loop diuretics

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Anticholinergics

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Benign prostatic hyperplasia

A 60-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complains of obstructive urinary symptoms. Which class of medication is first-line to improve urinary flow?