Author Question: In counseling a man with erectile dysfunction about a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra), when ... (Read 52 times)

sjones · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In counseling a man with erectile dysfunction about a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra), when should the nurse suggest a different treatment?

a. The patient is over 50 years of age.
b. The patient takes nitroglycerin for angina.
c. The patient is more than 50 pounds over-weight.
d. The patient is a long-term diabetic.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a young man who has been prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for pyelonephritis. Which information should the nurse include in order to prevent recurrence?

a. Take this medication with a full glass of water.
b. Take antacids 2 hours after this medica-tion.
c. Take the entire prescription.
d. Take this medication on an empty sto-mach.

Awesome · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Viagra is contraindicated if the patient is also taking nitrates because the combination can cause significant hypotension. Age, weight, and diabetes are not contraindications for the use of Via-gra.

Answer to Question 2

A
The most important way to prevent recurrence is to take the entire course of antibiotic therapy. Cipro should be taken at least 2 hours prior to an antacid, but this action does not work to prevent recurrence. Cipro does have to be taken with a full glass of water and may be taken on a full or empty stomach.