A 72-year-old man with a history of hypertension presents with nocturia, poor urinary stream and hesitancy. PSA is mildly elevated and digital rectal ...

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A 72-year-old man with a history of hypertension presents with nocturia, poor urinary stream and hesitancy. PSA is mildly elevated and digital rectal examination reveals a smooth, enlarged prostate. What is the most appropriate initial medical treatment for his symptoms?

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Start Tamsulosin

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Start Finasteride

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Start Oxybutynin

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Start Tolterodine

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No treatment is indicated

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Benign prostatic hyperplasia – initial drug therapy

A 72-year-old man with a history of hypertension presents with nocturia, poor urinary stream and hesitancy. PSA is mildly elevated and digital rectal examination reveals a smooth, enlarged prostate. What is the most appropriate initial medical treatment for his symptoms?