Which medication class is commonly used to relieve bladder outlet obstruction in urinary retention?
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Correct answer: Alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers
Alpha-adrenergic blockers relax smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate, reducing resistance and facilitating voiding in obstruction-related retention.
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