Question

A 70-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia complains of obstructive symptoms (hesitancy, weak stream). According to NICE, which medication class relieves these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

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

Answer

Anticholinergics (e.g., oxybutynin)

Answer

Loop diuretics

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia complains of obstructive symptoms (hesitancy, weak stream). According to NICE, which medication class relieves these symptoms?