Brandon Is a Chain Smoker and Has Been Smoking Cigarettes

question 73

Multiple Choice

Brandon is a chain smoker and has been smoking cigarettes since college. He is currently 50 years old and has been recently diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. He consults his doctor to know more about his condition. Which of the following would the doctor most likely tell Brandon during the consultation?

• A) Erectile dysfunction only occurs in males over 70 years of age and seldom occurs in younger males.
• B) Erectile dysfunction is a fatal condition in males.
• C) Obesity and elevated cholesterol levels are the only known causes for erectile dysfunction.
• D) The main treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs.

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