Author Question: A male client has erectile dysfunction. Which systems should be assessed that could contribute to ... (Read 94 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A male client has erectile dysfunction. Which systems should be assessed that could contribute to the erectile dysfunction?

1. Cardiovascular
2. Integumentary
3. Endocrine
4. Nervous
5. Renal

Question 2

A client is receiving tizanidine (Zanaflex) for treatment of muscle spasms. What should the nurse include in the medication teaching for this client?

1. This is a seizure medication.
2. This is used for diseases of the central nervous system.
3. To take the medication on a scheduled basis
4. To exercise caution when operating machinery

Leostella20 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Cardiovascular disorders can contribute to ED.
Rationale 2: Disorders of the integumentary system are unlikely to contribute to ED.
Rationale 3: Endocrine disorders contribute to ED.
Rationale 4: Penile erection has both neuromuscular and vascular components.
Rationale 5: Kidney disorders may contribute to ED.
Global Rationale: Cardiovascular disorders, endocrine disorders, and kidney disorders can contribute to ED. : Penile erection has both neuromuscular and vascular components. Disorders of the integumentary system are unlikely to contribute to ED.

Answer to Question 2

4

Rationale 1: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is not a seizure medication.
Rationale 2: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is used to treat muscle spasms.
Rationale 3: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) can be taken on a scheduled or prn basis.
Rationale 4: All centrally acting antispasmodics can cause sedation, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery.

Global Rationale: All centrally acting antispasmodics can cause sedation, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Zanaflex is not a seizure medication; it is not used for disease of the CNS but to treat muscle spasms, and can be taken on either as scheduled or prn basis.