The client who ________ would not be a candidate for treatment of ...

[cmoore54]

The client who ________ would not be a candidate for treatment of erectile dysfunction with yohimbine.
 
  a. is older than 65 years
  b. has a history of urinary incontinence
  c. is younger than 55 years
  d. has a history of cardiac arrhythmia

Question 2

The client is scheduled to begin hormone replacement therapy to treat menopausal symptoms. She questions the nurse about the length of time that she should expect to take the medication.
 
  The nurse plans a client teaching session with the knowledge that the most effective time period for the client to take the medication will be:
  a. for a lifetime.
  b. no longer than 5 years.
  c. a maximum of 10 years.
  d. no longer than 3 years.

[alexisweber49]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Yohimbine is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that affects both the central and the peripheral nervous system. Studies have shown that men experience a positive effect or improvement in erection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hormone therapy should be used only for the treatment of menopausal symptoms, at the lowest dose possible, for the shortest duration possible, usually less than 5 years.

[cmoore54]

TYSM

[aliotak]

Excellent