Question

26. A male patient is experiencing erectile dysfunction. For which medication classification should the nurse assess if the patient is prescribed?

a. NSAIDs
b. Antibiotics
c. Antidiabetics
d. Antihypertensives

Answer 1

The nurse should assess for antihypertensives as a potential cause of erectile dysfunction in a male patient. Medications in this class, such as beta-blockers and certain diuretics, are known to have this side effect. The answer is d. Antihypertensives.

Step-by-step explanation:

For a male patient experiencing erectile dysfunction, the nurse should assess the medication classification of antihypertensives. Erectile dysfunction can be a side effect of certain antihypertensive medications, particularly those that affect blood flow.

Common antihypertensive classes associated with erectile dysfunction include beta-blockers, thiazide diuretics, and some calcium channel blockers. These medications may interfere with the normal physiological mechanisms involved in achieving and maintaining an erection.

Options a, b, and c are less likely to contribute to erectile dysfunction:

a. NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are typically not associated with erectile dysfunction.

b. Antibiotics are generally not known to cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect.

c. Antidiabetics may have an impact on sexual function, but erectile dysfunction is more commonly associated with antihypertensive medications.