A patient who has erectile dysfunction asks a nurse whether sildenafil (Viagra) would be a good medication for him to take. Which aspect of this patient's history would be of most concern?
a. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
b. Mild hypertension
c. Occasional use of nitroglycerin
d. Taking finasteride
ANS: C
Patients taking nitroglycerin should not take sildenafil. Having BPH is not a contraindication. Mild hypertension requires caution but is not a contraindication. Patients with BPH taking finasteride may take sildenafil.
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____________________ is the term for a comfortable distance in which to communicate.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).