Which list contains only erectile dysfunction medications?

Which list contains only erectile dysfunction medications?

• A. Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil), alprostadil
• B. Warfarin, Eliquis, Pradaxa, Plavix, Xarelto
• C. Sildenafil, Metformin, Lisinopril, Amoxicillin
• D. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Naproxen, Aspirin

Answer: (A)

This item focuses on recognizing medications used specifically for erectile dysfunction. The best list contains only ED treatments: three oral medications—sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil—which are PDE5 inhibitors that help produce an erection in response to sexual stimulation; and alprostadil, a prostaglandin E1 preparation used for ED, available as injections or urethral pellets. The other lists mix ED drugs with meds for other conditions (blood thinners and antiplatelets, antibiotics, or common pain relievers), so they’re not ED-only. Therefore, the list with sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, and alprostadil is the correct one.

This item focuses on recognizing medications used specifically for erectile dysfunction. The best list contains only ED treatments: three oral medications—sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil—which are PDE5 inhibitors that help produce an erection in response to sexual stimulation; and alprostadil, a prostaglandin E1 preparation used for ED, available as injections or urethral pellets. The other lists mix ED drugs with meds for other conditions (blood thinners and antiplatelets, antibiotics, or common pain relievers), so they’re not ED-only. Therefore, the list with sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, and alprostadil is the correct one.