A Patient Who Has Erectile Dysfunction Asks a Nurse Whether

question 5

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied.

Supply Curve

A visual chart depicting how the price of a product or service correlates with the amount a vendor is prepared and capable of providing to the marketplace.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, usually represented as the area above the supply curve and below the market price.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of that good or service that suppliers are willing to offer for sale, holding all other factors constant.