The Reproductive System - Male Reproductive System Disorders and Treatments - Erectile Dysfunction Part 2 Flashcards
Healthy lifestyle choices such as ____, decrease in ____ consumption, and ____ reduction help treat ED
smoking cessation, decrease in alcohol consumption, and weight reduction
Some commonly used medications to treat the condition are:
Sildenafil citrate (Viagra)
Vardenafil (Levitra)
Tadalafil (Cialis)
Avanafil (Stendra)
sildenafil and vardenafil are taken ____–____ minutes prior to sexual activity and their effects last for up to ____ hours
30–60 minutes
4 hours
Tadalafil is longer-acting, lasting for up to ____ hours
36
Avanafil is faster-acting, usually taken ____ to ____ minutes before sexual activity
15 to 30 minutes
All of these medications can cause ____
hypotension
Patients taking blood pressure medications are recommended to ____
avoid taking these medications
ED medications are contraindicated—meaning advised against due to a ____
conflict with another medication
Patients taking nitrates such as nitroglycerin; taking both can result in ____
hypotension