When giving instruction about taking sildenafil (Viagra), the nurse would include the instruction that:
1. no more than two tablets should be taken in 24 hours.
2. erection occurs without stimulation.
3. nitrates should be taken at least 4 hours prior to taking Viagra.
4. the tablet should be taken 1 hour prior to sexual activity.
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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 at all because of the risk of a possibly fatal myocardial infarction (MI).
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: 1089, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 5
TOP: Infections of the Male Reproductive System
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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