Nitroglycerin, Used for Some Heart Conditions, Breaks Down in the Body

question 58

Multiple Choice

Nitroglycerin, used for some heart conditions, breaks down in the body to release nitric oxide. What side effect might this medication have on sexual activity in men?

• A) No effect; it acts only on the heart
• B) Increased ability to have an erection
• C) Decreased ability to have an erection
• D) Increased nocturnal emissions
• E) Decreased sensitivity in the penis

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