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rosent76

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A client is prescribed sildenafil citrate (Viagra) to treat erectile dysfunction, and a nurse is providing teaching regarding the medication. The nurse would instruct the patient that this medication should be administered:
 
  a. every 12 hours.
  b. 8 hours before sexual activity.
  c. 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity.
  d. during sexual activity.

Question 2

The highest priority instruction for a client receiving androgen therapy is to:
 
  a. take androgens with food.
  b. avoid alcohol.
  c. limit sun exposure.
  d. limit fluids.


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livaneabi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) has an onset time of 30 minutes and a duration of 4 hours.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Androgens may cause gastrointestinal upset and should be taken with food.


rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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