A patient is diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. He asks what effect sildenafil (Viagra) has because he is taking nitroglycerin for chest pain. What is the best explanation for why nitrates are contraindicated with sildenafil (Viagra)
A) "Nitroglycerine and Viagra cause a severe decrease in blood pressure."
B) "Nitroglycerine and Viagra can lead to prostate cancer."
C) "Nitroglycerine decreases the effect of Viagra for erectile dysfunction."
D) "Nitroglycerine and Viagra will diminish the effectiveness of chest pain relief."
A
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