A 68-year-old man states he is having difficulty obtaining an erection. Which of the following aspects of the patient's history contributes to impotence?
A) Past history of infection
B) History of hypertension
C) Increasing age
D) Lack of exercise
Ans: B
Feedback: Vascular problems such as hypertension cause about half of the cases of impotence in men older than age 50. Past history of infection and lack of exercise do not contribute to impotence. With advancing age, the sexual function and libido and potency decrease, but it is not the primary reason for impotence.
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