Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 4

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Viagra (sildenafil) is given to a patient with erectile dysfunction. Which of the following history is contraindicated with the medication?

  

     A. Blurred vision

     B. Neuralgia

     C. Use of vitamins

     D. Use of nitrates

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Use of nitrates

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Viagra (sildenafil) is contraindicated in patients taking nitrates, nitroprusside, and beta-blockers. Viagra, when taken with nitrates can cause a significant drop in blood pressure.

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Options A & B: Blurred vision and neuralgia are the side effects of this medication.

Option C: The use of vitamins is not contraindicated with the use of sildenafil.

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