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Schuiling Chapter 14: Menopause Questions and Answers 2024
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Schuiling Chapter 14: MenopauseThe North American Menopause Society (NAMS) current position on the use of HT in
menopausal women includes:
A. HT is indicated for the sole purpose of preventing cardiovascular disease
B. ET for less than 5 years has significant effect on the risk for breast cancer
C. HT is recommended for prevention of cognitive aging or dementia
D. EPT is highly recommended to decrease risk of endometrial carcinoma - answerD
What type(s) of estrogen are usually present in a woman's body in the postmenopausal
years?
A. Estrone (E1) and estradiol (E2)
B. Estrone (E1) and estriol (E3)
C. Estradiol (E2) only
D. None; women do not produce estrogen after menopause - answerA
In general, natural menopause occurs for most women between the ages of ____ years.
A. 40 and 50
B. 44 and 46
C. 48 and 55
D. 39 and 47 - answerC
Which one of the following statements about menopause is false?
A. A diagnosis is based on the absence of menses for 6 consecutive months.
B. Controlling diabetes and hypertension can reduce the severity of symptoms.
C. Similar symptoms may be caused by arrhythmia, thyroid disorders, or tumors.
D. Diagnosis required a thorough history, a physical exam, and laboratory testing. -
answerA
Which of the following statements about menopause is true?
A. Symptoms usually begin in the postmenopausal period
B. Women most frequently report central nervous system symptoms
C. Hot flashes can last well beyond the first 5 to 7 years following menopause
D. Women typically experience the most severe symptoms during perimenopause -
answerC
Among the midlife health issues of women, the number one cause of mortality in the
United States is:
A. Primary osteoporosis
B. Cardiovascular disease
C. Overweight and obesity
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