A 68-year-old male patient receives a prescription for 25-mg tablets of sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. When he asks the nurse how to take the medication, the nurse will tell him to:
a. begin taking one tablet twice daily, 12 hours apart.
b. start with one tablet about 1 hour before anticipated sexual activity.
c. take 25 to 100 mg per dose 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity.
d. take two tablets 1 hour before sexual activity with a high-fat meal.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. If my erection lasts longer than 4 hours, I should contact my provider.
b. I should not use nitroglycerin within 12 hours of using sildenafil.
c. I should take this drug about 15 minutes before sexual activity.
d. This drug may cause me to have an erection when I don't want one.