Case management of the anemic patient. Epoetin alfa: focus on sexual dysfunction.
Sexual dysfunction is a common problem for patients with ESRD. This article discusses the nature of the problem, along with the improvement in sexual function that has been noted after beginning therapy with Epoetin alfa. The assessment and management of patients with sexual dysfunction are described, and the role of the nurse is emphasized.
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D000328:Adult; D000740:Anemia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*
D004921:Erythropoietin