10 board-style questions on bph in the PulseMD family medicine question bank — physician-reviewed, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.
A 32-year-old man presents with gradual hair thinning over his vertex and bitemporal recession that has progressed over the past 3 years. His father and maternal grandfather both experienced similar hair loss. On examination the scalp skin appears normal without scarring, inflammation, or scale. Pull test is negative. He is interested in an oral medication to slow progression. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?
An 84-year-old man is brought in by his daughter after he "collapsed" while getting up from bed this morning. He recalls feeling lightheaded before slumping down; there was no loss of consciousness, chest pain, or incontinence. He started tamsulosin two weeks ago. What is the most appropriate initial office evaluation?
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