Which of the following statements is true regarding finasteride?
A. This medication decreases the conversion of dihydrotestosterone to testosterone in the prostate tissue. B. Although this medication can decrease the size of prostate tissue, it may take up to 6 months to have a significant effect on symptoms. C. Patients who experience the greatest benefit from this medication have a problem with the dynamic component of BPH. D. Female pharmacists dispensing this medication should handle only crushed tablets. • According to the results of the MTOPS (Medical Therapy of Prostatic Symptoms) study, a patient who has not obtained significant relief of LUTS with a maximum dose of a second- or third-generation a1-receptor blocker: A. Should be switched to another second- or third-generation a1-receptor blocker. B. Should be offered surgical intervention for prostatectomy. C. Should be started on combination therapy with a 5a-reductase inhibitor. D. Should be given a drug-free holiday to enhance response when the medication is restarted. • The best candidat
