For which patient should you question the prescriber about an order for the PDE-5 drug vardenafil (Levitra)?
a. Patient with a history of cardiac disease who is also prescribed nitroglycerin (NTG) for angina.
b. Patient with a history of type 1 diabetes and hypertension who is prescribed insulin and metoprolol.
c. Patient with a history of kidney stones and bladder infection who is receiving antibiotics.
d. Patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is prescribed bronchodilators.
ANS: A
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1. Methods 2. Structure 3. Finances 4. Process 5. Outcome
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