Question

A 72-year-old with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) presents with worsening urinary symptoms (frequency, nocturia, weak stream). Which medication is typically first-line to relieve these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 antagonist (tamsulosin)

Answer

5-alpha reductase inhibitor (finasteride)

Answer

Anticholinergic (oxybutynin)

Answer

Desmopressin nasal spray

Answer

Intermittent self-catheterisation

Practice question

A 72-year-old with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) presents with worsening urinary symptoms (frequency, nocturia, weak stream). Which medication is typically first-line to relieve these symptoms?