Author Question: A nurse is working with a patient in the clinic who has erectile dysfunction. The patient has been ... (Read 59 times)

jake · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is working with a patient in the clinic who has erectile dysfunction. The patient has been prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). The patient wants to do everything he can to promote effectiveness of the drug. The nurse will instruct him to

A) avoid taking the drug with a high-protein meal.
B) avoid taking the drug with a high-fat meal.
C) drink plenty of fluids.
D) take a double dose of the drug.

Question 2

A young male patient, age 14 , has been prescribed testosterone for delayed onset of puberty. Follow-up care includes a visit to the clinic at least every 6 months for ongoing assessment.

It will be most important for the nurse to monitor which of the following?
A) Sodium and potassium levels
B) Bone growth
C) Fluid intake and output
D) Hemoglobin levels