A nurse is teaching patients about their medications and implications for sexuality. Which combinations are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. Antipsychotics: Erectile dysfunction
b. Phenytoin: Decreased desire
c. Antihistamines: Increased vaginal lubrication
d. SSRIs: Prolonged orgasm
e. Marijuana: Chronic useâ€"reduced inhibitions
ANS: A, B
Antipsychotics can lead to erectile dysfunction. Phenytoin can lead to decreased desire and function. Antihistamines can cause decreased vaginal lubrication. SSRIs can lead to absent or delayed orgasm. Chronic marijuana used can lead to decreased desire.
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