Question

A 70-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia complains of difficulty initiating urination and a weak stream. Which medication class can help relieve his symptoms by relaxing smooth muscle in the prostate?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 antagonists (e.g. tamsulosin)

Answer

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

Answer

Beta-blockers (e.g. propranolol)

Answer

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil)

Answer

Antimuscarinics (e.g. oxybutynin)

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia complains of difficulty initiating urination and a weak stream. Which medication class can help relieve his symptoms by relaxing smooth muscle in the prostate?