Asked by Maylen Bland on Jul 04, 2024
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The nurse is providing patient teaching about an erectile dysfunction drug. One of the drug's potential side effects is prolonged, painful erection of the penis without sexual stimulation. What is the medical term for this condition?
A) Orchitis
B) Phimosis
C) Stricture
D) Priapism
Priapism
A medical condition characterized by a prolonged and often painful erection of the penis, not related to sexual arousal.
Erectile Dysfunction
A condition where a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.
Painful Erection
An erection that causes pain or discomfort, which can be a symptom of medical conditions such as priapism.
- Pinpoint usual maladies and deviations linked to male genital parts.
- Comprehend the implications and management of conditions affecting the penis and foreskin.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint usual maladies and deviations linked to male genital parts.
- Comprehend the implications and management of conditions affecting the penis and foreskin.
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