MCSA Nursing students have completed their module on disorders of the male reproductive system. Their instructor ask them to list classification of drugs used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which answer provided by the students indicate understanding of the content?

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These two choices are the correct classifications of drugs used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alpha adrenergic blockers relax the smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, improving urinary flow. 5-alpha reductase enhancers inhibit the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, which decreases the size of the prostate. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors and androgens are not used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

MCSA Nursing Students Have Completed Their Module on Disorders of the Male