What instruction should a nurse include when giving education about taking sildenafil (Viagra)?
a. No more than two tablets should be taken in a 24-hour period.
b. Erection occurs without stimulation.
c. Nitrates should be taken at least 4 hours before taking Viagra.
d. Tablet should be taken 1 hour before sex-ual activity.
D
Viagra should be taken 1 hour before sexual activity. Erection depends on stimulation. No more than one tablet a day should be taken. Persons taking nitrates should not take Viagra because of the risk of a possibly fatal myocardial infarction.
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