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Androgens (Testosterone) ORAL TOPICAL - correct answers-for symptoms of androgen deficiency post bilateral oophorectomy and post-menopause. Testosterone gel: ANDROGEL 1% Dosing: 2.5-5g daily ANTICONVULSANTS - correct answersGabapentin Pregabalin *generally less effective than HT for vasomotor Sxs (helpful with insomnia) -initiate at a low dose (eg: gabapentin 300 mg HS or pregabalin 50 mg HS) AE:dizziness, somnolence, ataxia, headache, edema, weight gain, rash. Rare: euphoria. ANTI...

Define Menopause Correct Ans Loss of ovarian function and hormone deficiency Permanent cessation of menses following the loss of ovarian follicles occurs after 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea Define the cycle from perimenopause to post menopause Correct Ans Perimenopause: menopausal transition, 1-2 year prior to actual menopause Natural menopause: menopause between 45-55 years of age Post menopause: time after 12 months consecutive months of amenorrhea What is the pathophysiol...

Perimenopause & Menopause Exam Questions And Answers 2024

secondary causes of osteoporosis which 3 common drugs? Hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, hypercalciuria, certain drugs (eg: tamoxifen, steroids, PPIs), calcium/vitamin D deficiency, RA, celiac disease, malabsorptive diseases such as Crohn disease, and ulcerative colitis Median age of menopause in US women 52.54 y Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More POI Intermittent ovarian function & in...

what is the gold standard for treatment of hot flashes - Answer hormone therapy does hormone therapy cause breast cancer - Answer no lack of estrogen in the vaginal and urethral area causes an increase in what complications - Answer UTI Hormone therapy is effective at the prevention of what - Answer osteoporosis If a women has a family history of breast cancer is this a contraindication for starting hormone therapy - Answer no does menopause affect lipid levels - An...

NCLEX Exam NCLEX-PN National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) Version: 5.0 [ Total Questions: 725 ] NCLEX NCLEX-PN : Practice Test Topic break down Topic No. of Questions Topic 1: Questions Set A 100 Topic 2: Questions Set B 100 Topic 3: Questions Set C 100 Topic 4: Questions Set D 91 Topic 5: Questions Set E 91 Topic 6: Questions Set F 243 NCLEX NCLEX-PN : Practice Test Topic 1, Questions Set A Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to ...

-GI ( Hepatitis Focused) -Benign Gyn (Uterine Fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cyst) -HEENT perimenopause, menopause and atrophic vaginitis:

Describe a hot flash. - correct answers-warmth in upper chest, neck and face -profuse perspiration -lasts several seconds to 5 minutes -occurs mostly at night, disturbs sleep -causes not clearly understood (perhaps temp regulators in brain are close to where GnRH is released) -lowered estrogen associated with dilation of cutaneous vessels leading to hot flashes and sweating -sudden withdrawal of estrogen (e.g. removal of ovaries) leads to greater severity of symptoms -symptoms subs...

Test Bank For Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Gynecologic Settings 12th Edition by Heidi Collins Fantasia, Allyssa L. Harris, Holly B. Fontenot 3263, 8, 3270, 6 1. Well-Woman Initial/Annual Gynecologic Exam 2. Safe Practices for Clinicians 3. Complementary and Alternative Therapies 4. Smoking Cessation 5. Weight Management 6. Guidelines for Assessing Women Who Have Experienced Abuse and Violence 7. Methods of Contraception and Family Planning 8. Preconception Care ...

2024 ATI MED SURG Content Mastery Exam Questions & Answers-A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy for the treatment of cervical cancer. For which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the charge nurse intervene? A. Leaving soiled linens in a container in the client's room i B. Instructing visitors to remain 2 m (6 feet) away from the client C. Borrowing a dosimeter film badge from another ...