A patient is prescribed sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. Which teaching points regarding administration of this drug should you teach this patient? (select all that apply)
a. Take the drug 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity.
b. Take the drug 1 to 2 hours before sexual activity.
c. You will need sexual stimulation to achieve an erection.
d. You will notice that you attain an erection within an hour of taking the drug.
e. The effects of the drug should last around 4 hours.
f. The effects of the drug can last for up to 36 hours.
ANS: A, C, E
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