The patient prescribed sildenafil (Viagra) tells you that he has a painful erection that has lasted almost 7 hours. What is your best action?
a. Instruct the patient to think of a quiet, peaceful place so the erection will subside.
b. Tell the patient to get up and take a cool shower until the erection subsides.
c. Contact the pharmacy to send an antidote for this drug.
d. Notify the prescriber about the length of time and the pain associated with the erection.
ANS: D
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