A patient will begin taking finasteride (Propecia) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and asks the nurse how long the medication will be necessary. The nurse will tell the patient that he will need to take this medication for how long?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. Indefinitely
d. Until symptoms resolve
ANS: C
Continued treatment with finasteride is recommended in order to sustain results since reversal of effect usually occurs within 1 year after cessation of the drug.
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