A 70-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complains of nocturia, hesitancy and weak stream. PSA is normal, urinalysis is clear and dig...

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A 70-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complains of nocturia, hesitancy and weak stream. PSA is normal, urinalysis is clear and digital rectal examination is benign. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

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Alpha-blocker such as Tamsulosin

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5-alpha-reductase inhibitor such as Finasteride alone

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Anticholinergic alone

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Immediate TURP

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Antibiotics

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Benign prostatic hyperplasia

A 70-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complains of nocturia, hesitancy and weak stream. PSA is normal, urinalysis is clear and digital rectal examination is benign. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?