A Patient Who Has BPH Is Taking Doxazosin and Finasteride

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who has BPH is taking doxazosin and finasteride.The patient asks the primary care NP whether he has an increased risk of prostate cancer.The NP should tell him:

• A) his overall cancer risk is increased.
• B) he has an increased risk of a certain type of cancer.
• C) his cancer risk is the same as any other man his age.
• D) doxazosin will increase his cancer risk, but only slightly.

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