A Nurse Is Obtaining a History from a Patient Who

Multiple Choice

A nurse is obtaining a history from a patient who will receive tadalafil [Cialis] for erectile dysfunction. The patient reports that he expects to have sexual activity 3 or 4 times a week. What should the nurse tell the patient?

A) Adverse effects of tadalafil resolve more quickly than those of sildenafil.
B) There is an increased risk of priapism with frequent sexual activity.
C) He should take tadalafil 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity.
D) He should talk to his provider about daily dosing of tadalafil.