NUR 114 - Erectile Dysfunction EXAM IV

Question 1

inability to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. also called impotence. can be organic or functional

Answer 1

erectile dysfunction

Question 2

gradual deterioration of function. caused by inflammation of the prostate, urethra and seminal vesicles, smoking and alcohol abuse, anti-hypertensive drugs, endocrine disorders (DM), lumbosacral injuries, vascular diseases (HTN), and chronic neurologic conditions.

Answer 2

causes of organic erectile dysfunction

Question 3

the brain function directly impacts the man’s ability to have an erection. still able to have normal nocturnal and morning erections. related to periods of high stress. only accounts for 5% of cases.

Answer 3

functional erectile dysfunction

Question 4

Advancing age
Diseases (esp. DM and heart disease)
Obesity	
Trauma
Medical Treatments (antihistamines, antidepressant and medications used to treat prostate cancer) 
Use of drugs (prescription or illicit)
Alcohol/Drug abuse

Answer 4

risk factors for erectile dysfunction

Question 5

drug therapy Phosphodiesterace-5 inhibitors (PDE-5)
Sildenafil 20 mg (Viagra: little blue pill)
Vardenafil 5 mg
Tadalafil 5 mg

Answer 5

medical treatment for erectile dysfunction

• take 1 hour before sexual intercourse. must be sexually stimulated in order to work.
• advised to go to the emergency room if erection lasts longer than 4 hours and/or if experiencing chest pain after ingestion of medication.