A Nurse Is Obtaining a History from a Patient Who

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is obtaining a history from a patient who will receive tadalafil [Cialis] for erectile dysfunction. The patient reports that he expects to have sexual activity 3 or 4 times a week. What should the nurse tell the patient?

• A) Adverse effects of tadalafil resolve more quickly than those of sildenafil.
• B) There is an increased risk of priapism with frequent sexual activity.
• C) He should take tadalafil 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity.
• D) He should talk to his provider about daily dosing of tadalafil.

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