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Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a client with erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the client's medical record and would question the prescription if which of the following is noted in the client's history?

  • A. Neuralgia
  • B. Insomnia
  • C. Use of nitroglycerin
  • D. Use of multivitamins
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sildenafil (Viagra) enhances the vasodilating effect of nitric oxide in the corpus cavernosum of the penis, thus sustaining an erection. Because of the effect of the medication, it is contraindicated with concurrent use of organic nitrates and nitroglycerin. Sildenafil is not contraindicated with the use of vitamins. Neuralgia and insomnia are side effects of the medication.

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Which of the following is the frequent cause of nausea and vomiting:

  • A. While using insulin medications
  • B. While treated with acarbose
  • C. While treated with metformin
  • D. While treated with glibenclamid
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Metformin commonly causes nausea and vomiting due to gastrointestinal irritation.

Commercials on TV for erectile dysfunction (ED) medications warn about mixing them with nitrates. Why?

  • A. Increased risk of priapism
  • B. Profound hypotension
  • C. Development of blue discoloration to the visual field
  • D. Inactivation of the ED medication effect
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: ED drugs (PDE5 inhibitors) with nitrates cause severe vasodilation, leading to hypotension.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are on chronic low-dose prednisone will need co-treatment with which medications to prevent further adverse effects?

  • A. A bisphosphonate
  • B. Calcium supplementation
  • C. Vitamin D
  • D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All mitigate prednisone's bone loss: bisphosphonates , calcium , and vitamin D .

All are pro drugs except

  • A. Sulindac
  • B. Codeine
  • C. Talampicillin
  • D. Chlorpromazine
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Chlorpromazine is active as is; others are prodrugs.

Adverse event of alfa glucosidase inhibitors is:

  • A. Disorder of intestine function
  • B. Weight gain
  • C. Acidosis
  • D. Allergy reactions
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like acarbose cause intestinal issues (e.g., flatulence) due to undigested carbohydrates.

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