The nurse is caring for a client with erectile dysfunction (ED). Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Sildenafil (Viagra)
B) Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
C) Vardenafil (Levitra)
D) Buspirone (BuSpar)
E) Tadalafil (Cialis)
Answer: A, C, E
Sildenafil (Viagra) works to relax the smooth muscles in the penis, allowing increased blood flow to the penis resulting in an erection. Vardenafil (Levitra) works to relax the smooth muscles in the penis, allowing increased blood flow to the penis resulting in an erection. Tadalafil (Cialis) works to relax the smooth muscles in the penis, allowing increased blood flow to the penis resulting in an erection. Buspirone (Buspar) is an antianxiety agent and is not effective for erectile dysfunction (ED). Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a mild central nervous system stimulant and is not effective for ED.
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