Which of the following statements is true regarding tamsulosin?
A. It is considered a second-generation a1-receptor inhibitor. B. It should be dosed at bedtime to avoid orthostatic changes. C. It should be dosed initially at the lowest dose and doubled each week until maximum effect is achieved. D. It is considered a uroselective medication because it exhibits a greater, more selective affinity for a1A receptors. • 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
