This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A 73-year-old male patient is in the clinic for a yearly physical and is asking for a prescription ... (Read 78 times)

pepyto

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
on: Jul 23, 2018
A 73-year-old male patient is in the clinic for a yearly physical and is asking for a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra).
 
  He has listed on his health history that he is taking a nitrate for angina. The nurse is aware that which problem may occur if sildenafil is taken with a nitrate?
  a. Significant increase in pulse rate
  b. Significant decrease in blood pressure
  c. Increased risk of bleeding
  d. Reduced effectiveness of the sildenafil

Question 2

During the administration of finasteride (Proscar), the nurse must remember which important precaution?
 
  a. It must be taken on an empty stomach.
  b. It must not be handled by pregnant women.
  c. It is given by deep intramuscular injection to avoid tissue irritation.
  d. The patient needs to be warned that alopecia is a common adverse effect.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

carojassy25

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 299
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


pepyto

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


carojassy25

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 299
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Male and female roe deer Male and female roe deer
Male Skeleton Male Skeleton
A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ... A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ...
An ultrasound being performed on a patient. An ultrasound being performed on a patient.
Apothecary measures of weights were often used for prescription writing, especially for compounding. ... Apothecary measures of weights were often used for prescription writing, especially for compounding. ...
Video: Otitis Media

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library