This prescription drug was the first nonsurgical treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
A) saw palmetto
B) spironolactone (Aldactone)
C) finasteride (Proscar)
D) tolterodine (Detrol)
Answer: C
A) Saw palmetto is used to treat BPH, but it is an over-the-counter drug.
B) Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a diuretic drug; it is not used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy.
D) Tolterodine (Detrol) is used to treat overactive bladder, not benign prostatic hypertrophy.
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