A nurse working in a physician's office is collecting history information from a patient who reports experiencing erectile dysfunction and is seeking treatment with Levitra (vardenafil). This medication would be contraindicated if the patient is currently taking which of the following? A) Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin) B) Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin patch) C) Chantix (varenicline) D) Effexor (venlafaxine)

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Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin patch) is contraindicated with Levitra due to the potential for severe hypotension (low blood pressure) and cardiovascular complications. The other medications listed are not known to have significant interactions with Levitra.

A Nurse Working in a Physician's Office Is Collecting History