A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction ...

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A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following?
 
  A) You might find that your face becomes flushed or you get a headache after you take Viagra.
  B) You should take your Viagra at the same time each morning, ideally on an empty stomach.
  C) Make sure that you don't take any other prescription medications while you're using Viagra.
  D) If you get some heart palpitations or dizziness after you take Viagra, know that this is normal and will pass with time.

Question 2

A 71-year-old man has just been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). Which of the following complaints by this patient most likely indicated a need for this drug?
 
  A) My urine is extremely concentrated lately and it smells strong.
  B) To be honest, I find that I can't get an erection for the past few months.
  C) My urine's been cloudy for the last little while and it burns when I go to the bathroom.
  D) Lately, I have to get up three or four times a night to go to the bathroom.

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D