The nurse in the clinic, who is preparing several older patients for discharge, will be providing patient education about vardenafil (Levitra)
For which patient with erectile dysfunction would a reduced dose of vardenafil (Levitra) be expected?
a. Patient with major depression
b. Patient with chronic hepatitis
c. Patient with osteoarthritis
d. Patient with primary hypertension
ANS: B
Doses should be reduced in men older than 65 who have hepatic impairment.
Nothing indicates a need for a reduction in dose for men who have major depression, osteoarthritis, or primary hypertension.
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