Question

A 70-year-old man presents with acute urinary retention from BPH after alcohol intake. After catheterization, what pharmacologic step improves the chance of a successful trial without a catheter?

Accepted Answer

Start alpha-1 blocker and plan a trial without catheter

Answer

Immediate TURP for all

Answer

Anticholinergic monotherapy

Answer

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor monotherapy

Answer

Long-term indwelling catheter

Practice question

A 70-year-old man presents with acute urinary retention from BPH after alcohol intake. After catheterization, what pharmacologic step improves the chance of a successful trial without a catheter?