Tuesday August 18, 1998 - Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning sildenafil (Viagra) is correct?

A) The only contraindication to taking sildenafil is hypersensitivity to sildenafil.
 
B) Sildenafil can cause large and sudden drops in systemic blood pressure when taken with an organic nitrate.
 
C) Sildenafil by itself causes large and sudden drops in systemic blood pressure which are dose related.
 
D) Sildenafil may potentiate the effects of all anti-hypertensive agents.
 
E) Women would not be at risk for adverse cardiovascular events associated with sildenafil.
 

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