A 55-year-old man presents at the clinic complaining of erectile dysfunction. The patient has a history of diabetes mellitus. The health care provider orders tadalafil (Cialis) to be taken 1 hour before sexual intercourse
The nurse reviews the patient's history prior to instructing the patient on the use of this medication. What disorder will contraindicate the use of tadalafil (Cialis) and sildenafil (Viagra)?
A) Cataracts
B) Retinopathy
C) Hypotension
D) Lung cancer
B
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1. Nipple soreness. 2. Engorgement. 3. Mastitis. 4. Letdown reflex.
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) usually results in
a. a hypermetabolic state. b. a hypometabolic state. c. marasmus. d. kwashiorkor.
A client is admitted to a psychiatric unit. At a community meeting, the client selects which movie he wants to see that night. His choice is denied because of majority rule
At movie time that evening, the client puts the tape he wants to view into the VCR. He is reprimanded by his peers, who remove the tape and put in the one voted on by the majority. This is an example of which basic assumption of milieu therapy? A) Every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention. B) Peer pressure is a useful and powerful tool. C) Restrictions and punishment are to be avoided. D) The client owns his or her own environment.
A patient who recently started therapy with indomethacin (Indocin) for acute gouty arthritis complains of a severe frontal headache. What nursing action is most appropriate?
a. Explain to the patient that the headache indicates an allergic reaction. b. Explain to the patient that the headache is a common adverse effect. c. Further assess the headache, because it is not related to the indomethacin (Indocin) therapy. d. Have the serum drug level measured, because the headache indicates that the dose is excessive.