Take within 30 to 60 minutes of sexual stimulation.
Report rebound priapism that occurs for 4 hours or more.
Can cause facial flushing and headache.
Sildenafil (Viagra) enhances the natural response to sexual stimuli, so a client should be instructed to take Viagra within 30 to 60 minutes before sexual intercourse to provide adequate time to enhance penile erection. Sildenafil does not cause erection directly, but priapism can occur and should be reported to the
healthcare provider if it persists. Common side effects include headaches, facial flushing, and diarrhea. Viagra can potentiate vasodilators, such as alpha-adrenergic blockers, nitroglycerin, and other nitrates used for angina pectoris, and may cause hypotension, which decreases perfusion to vital organs.
Which instruction will the nurse give to a patient who is prescribed pancrelipase?
Instruct patients and caregivers that Pancrelipase should always be taken with food. Patients should be advised that Pancrelipase delayed-release capsules must not be crushed or chewed as doing so could cause early release of enzymes and/or loss of enzymatic activity.
Which medications should the nurse caution the client about taking while receiving an opioid analgesic?
It's important to note that opioid analgesics should not be used in combination with other CNS depressants like alcohol, barbiturates, or benzodiazepines, since their additive effect can lead to respiratory depression, coma, and even death.
Which instruction should the nurse include in client education about pancrelipase?
Do not hold the pill in your mouth. Pancrelipase can irritate the inside of your mouth. If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open it and mix the medicine with applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing.
When assessing a client prior to the administration of digoxin Lanoxin APO digoxin which data is most important for the nurse to consider?
The answers are C and D. The patient should always measure their pulse rate before taking each dose of Digoxin and hold the dose if it is less than 60 bpm (this is for adults).