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19. A 70-year-old man has enjoyed good overall health for all of his adult life, but he has been experiencing urinary frequency and dribbling that has culminated in a diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). As a result, the client has been presc client about the potential adverse effects of the drug, the nurse should ensure the he knows about the possibility of: ribed finasteride. When teaching the a. Sexual dysfunction. b. Urethral burning. c. Kidney stones. d. Visual disturbances. 20. An older adult man has moved to a long-term care facility and the nurse is performing medication reconciliation. The resident's current medication regimen includes alfuzosin. After considering the most likely indication for this drug, the nurse should include what potential problem in the resident's interdisciplinary plan of care? a. Impaired urinary elimination b. Ineffective sexual pattern c. Sexual dysfunction d. Functional urinary incontinence 21. The nurse is educating an adult male client diagnosed with erectile dysfunction about the prescribed sildenafil. Which statement made by the client establishes the need for further clarification? a. "IfI have an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, I need to seek medical attention because it could cause permanent damage to my penis. instead of one, so the drug will take effect faster." seek medical attention and notify my prescriber b. "If I eat a fatty meal I will need to take two pills c. If I lose vision or hearing after taking the drug, I will immediately d·"Sildenafil taken with nitrates can lead to extremely low blood pressure, dizziness, passing out, heart attack, or stroke. 22. A client, taking warfarin after open heart surgery, tells the home care nurse she has pain in both knees that began this week. The nurse notes bruises on both knees. Based on the effects of her medications and the report of pain, what should the nurse suspect is the cause of the pain? a. Joint thrombosis b. Torn medial meniscus c. Degenerative joint disease caused by her medication d. Bleeding

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Answer: (A) Sexually dysfunction

( One of the adverse effects of the finasteride is sexually dysfunction for a particular period of time)

Answer: (C) Sexually dysfunction

Answer: (A) If I have erection more than 4 hours, I need to seek medical attention as it may cause damage to my penis"

( The adverse effects of sidenafil is as it causes erection for 4 or long period of time, patients should consult to the healthcare professionals as soon as possible.)

Answer: (A) joint thrombosis

( The adverse effects of the warfarin is that it causes joint pain.)