In which patient would the use of sildenafil for pulmonary arterial hypertension be contraindicated?
1. A 55-year-old with insulin-dependent diabetes
2. A 49-year-old with unstable angina treated with nitrates
3. A 65-year-old with restrictive lung disease
4. A 80-year-old with cirrhosis
Correct Answer: 2
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