A 55-year-old patient with a history of angina, and is being treated with nitroglycerin, asks for a prescription to aid with erectile dysfunction. Which of the following should be done to assist this patient?

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Erectile dysfunction medications should not be prescribed to patients with a history of angina being treated with nitroglycerin due to the potential risk of severe hypotension and cardiac events. Therefore, it is important to explain to the patient why this medication is not a good idea in their case.

A 55-Year-Old Patient with a History of Angina, and Is