A 73-year-old male patient is in the clinic for a yearly physical and is asking for a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra)
He has listed on his health history that he is taking a nitrate for angina. The nurse is aware that which problem may occur if sildenafil is taken with a nitrate?
a. Significant increase in pulse rate
b. Significant decrease in blood pressure
c. Increased risk of bleeding
d. Reduced effectiveness of the sildenafil
ANS: B
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What will be an ideal response?
The nurse determines that an elderly patient is at risk for infection due to decreased immunity. Which plan of care best addresses the prevention of infection for the patient?
a. Encourage the patient to stay up to date on all vaccinations. b. Inform the patient of the importance of finishing the entire dose of antibiotics. c. Schedule patient to get annual tuberculosis skin testing. d. Create an exercise routine to run 30 minutes every day.