A 75-year-old male complains of difficulty initiating urination, weak stream, and nocturia. DRE reveals a mildly enlarged prostate. What is the first-...

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A 75-year-old male complains of difficulty initiating urination, weak stream, and nocturia. DRE reveals a mildly enlarged prostate. What is the first-line medication?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 blocker (e.g., tamsulosin)

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

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Anticholinergic (e.g., oxybutynin)

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Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (e.g., sildenafil)

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No pharmacological treatment indicated

MCQ (SBA): Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

A 75-year-old male complains of difficulty initiating urination, weak stream, and nocturia. DRE reveals a mildly enlarged prostate. What is the first-line medication?