NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the first line of treatment for moderate-to-severe symptoms of BPH?

Alpha blockers
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics

The correct answer is: Alpha blockers

Alpha blockers are the first line of treatment for moderate-to-severe symptoms of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) because they help relax the smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, thereby improving urinary symptoms such as urinary hesitancy, frequency, urgency, and weak stream. Alpha blockers like tamsulosin, doxazosin, and terazosin are commonly used in the management of BPH. Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics are not typically used as primary treatment options for BPH symptoms.