Albert Is Taking Dutasteride,an Antiandrogen,for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

question 23

Multiple Choice

Albert is taking dutasteride,an antiandrogen,for benign prostatic hyperplasia.What is the action of this drug?

• A)It alters the size of the ureters,through which urine passes.
• B)It shrinks abnormal prostate cells.
• C)It causes the prostate to atrophy.
• D)It suppresses prostate growth.

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