A 70-year-old man is seen in general practice with urinary frequency, nocturia and weak stream. DRE reveals a smooth, enlarged prostate. PSA is 2.3 µg...

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A 70-year-old man is seen in general practice with urinary frequency, nocturia and weak stream. DRE reveals a smooth, enlarged prostate. PSA is 2.3 µg/L. There is no haematuria or weight loss. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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Start alpha-blocker therapy such as tamsulosin

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Immediate referral for TURP

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Start 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor alone

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Start antibiotics for prostatitis

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Order CT abdomen and pelvis urgently

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Benign prostatic hyperplasia

A 70-year-old man is seen in general practice with urinary frequency, nocturia and weak stream. DRE reveals a smooth, enlarged prostate. PSA is 2.3 µg/L. There is no haematuria or weight loss. What is the most appropriate initial management?