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dakota nelson

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The use of which medication could predispose a client to erectile dysfunction?
 
  1. Insulin
  2. Oral hypoglycemic agents
  3. Phenothiazines
  4. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Question 2

What would the nurse teach a client who is prescribed sildenafil (Viagra)?
 
  1. Sildenafil (Viagra) works best when taken with high-fat meal.
  2. Sildenafil (Viagra) can be taken up to 6 hours before sexual intercourse is planned.
  3. Grapefruit juice will decrease the effectiveness of sildenafil (Viagra).
  4. The maximum safe dosage is one pill per 24-hour period.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Insulin does not predispose a client to erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 2: Oral hypoglycemic agents do not predispose a client to erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 3: Erectile dysfunction is a potential adverse effect of phenothiazine use.
Rationale 4: NSAIDs are not associated with erectile dysfunction.
Global Rationale: Erectile dysfunction is a potential adverse effect of phenothiazine use. The remaining drugs are not implicated in ED.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: High-fat foods may cause a delay is drug effectiveness.
Rationale 2: The optimum time to take sildenafil (Viagra) is 1 hour before sexual intercourse, but it can be taken up to 4 hours beforehand.
Rationale 3: Grapefruit juice can lead to increased effectiveness.
Rationale 4: Taking only one pill in a 24-hour period is recommended.
Global Rationale: Taking only one pill in a 24-hour period is recommended. High-fat foods may cause a delay is drug effectiveness. The optimum time to take sildenafil (Viagra) is 1 hour before sexual intercourse, but it can be taken up to 4 hours beforehand. Grapefruit juice can lead to increased effectiveness.





 

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