A 22-year-old man comes to the emergency department due to a persistent, painful erection that has lasted for more than 8 hours. Medical history is significant for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, and insomnia. The patient does not use tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs. Temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 124/82 mm Hg, pulse is 84/min, and respirations are 16/min. Examination shows an engorged corpora cavernosa and a rigid, tender penis. Which of the following drugs is the most likely cause of this patient's condition?

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A 22-year-old man comes to the emergency department due to a persistent, painful erection that has lasted for more than 8 hours. Medical history is significant for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, and insomnia. The patient does not use tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs.  Temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 124/82 mm Hg, pulse is 84/min, and respirations are 16/min.  Examination shows an engorged corpora cavernosa and a rigid, tender penis.   Which of the following drugs is the most likely cause of this patient's condition?

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Eductional Objective: Trazodone is a highly sedating antidepressant commonly used to treat insomnia.  Priapism is a rare but serious adverse effect.

A 22-Year-Old Man Comes to the Emergency Department Due to a Persistent