The older adult male client is visiting the outpatient clinic. During the focused interview, the client admits that he is experiencing clinical manifestations associated with erectile dysfunction
Which of the following statements by the client indicate that the client may be taking a medication that could produce this problem? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I take something to help my stomach not make so much acid.".
2. "I've been taking something for depression ever since our son died 4 years ago.".
3. "Sometimes, I have to take a medication to help me sleep at night.".
4. "I've had trouble with my blood pressure for years and take a medication to keep it down.".
5. "I take a baby aspirin every day.".
2,3,4
Rationale 1: "I take something to help my stomach not make so much acid.". Proton-pump inhibitiors and histamine-2 blockers have not been associated with erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 2: "I've been taking something for depression ever since our son died 4 years ago.". Medications that may cause erectile dysfunction include antidepressants such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and tricyclic antidepressants.
Rationale 3: "Sometimes, I have to take a medication to help me sleep at night.". Clients who take tranquilizers have an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 4: "I've had trouble with my blood pressure for years and take a medication to keep it down.". Clients who take antihypertensives have an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 5: "I take a baby aspirin every day.". Aspirin is not associated with erectile dysfunction.
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