The patient who has been given a prescription for tadalafil (Cialis) is warned about the possibility of the complication of:
a. priapism.
b. obstructed urethra.
c. hydronephrosis.
d. urethritis.
A
Cialis can cause priapism, a persistent erection that can develop into a urologic emergency as penile vessels may become thrombosed. Urethral obstruction is not associated with the use of tadalafil (Cialis). Hydronephrosis refers to dilation of the renal pelvis and is not associated with the use of tadalafil (Cialis). Urethritis refers to infection or inflammation of the urethra and is not associated with the use of tadalafil (Cialis).
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