When teaching a client about an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker to ...

[imanialler]

When teaching a client about an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker to treat prostatic hyperplasia, the nurse will explain that this medication will begin to work within:
 
  1. 12 months.
  2. 57 days.
  3. 12 weeks.
  4. 1 or 2 days.

Question 2

When counseling a male client about the goal of therapy with sildenafil (Viagra), the nurse emphasizes that sildenafil:
 
  1. might be beneficial for his female sexual partner as well.
  2. results in less satisfying intercourse than might have been enjoyed previously.
  3. is not effective if the cause of erectile dysfunction is psychological.
  4. elicits an erection in an impotent male.

[fur]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This medication improves symptoms more quickly than 12 months.
Rationale 2: This medication takes longer to improve symptoms than 57 days.
Rationale 3: The alpha-1 adrenergic blockers improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia within 12 weeks after the initiation of medication therapy.
Rationale 4: This medication takes longer to improve symptoms than 1 or 2 days.
Global Rationale: The alpha-1 adrenergic blockers improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia within 12 weeks after the initiation of medication therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Research has shown that sildenafil has no effect on female sexual function.
Rationale 2: Prolonged use does not result in less intense feelings, and sexual intercourse is not less satisfying.
Rationale 3: For sildenafil to be effective, the erectile dysfunction must be physiological in nature. It is not effective if the dysfunction is psychological.
Rationale 4: Sildenafil enhances, but does not cause, an erection.
Global Rationale: For sildenafil to be effective, the erectile dysfunction must be physiological in nature. It is not effective if the dysfunction is psychological. Research has shown that sildenafil has no effect on female sexual function. Prolonged use does not result in less intense feelings, and sexual intercourse is not less satisfying. Sildenafil enhances, but does not cause, an erection.

[imanialler]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[fur]

Great! Please up vote