The patient is prescribed sildenafil 25 mg PO one hour before sexual intercourse is planned. The patient returns for follow-up care and says that 25 mg did not produce an erection so he increased the dosage
How much of an increase would be enough to concern a nurse? A) 50 mg
B) 75 mg
C) 100 mg
D) 25 mg
C
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Normal dosage range is 25 to 100 mg so the nurse should not be concerned unless the dosage exceeded 100 mg.
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