MENOPAUSE SOCIETY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER (MSCP) EXAM| NAMS
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A client who is experiencing menopause expresses an interest in using alternative and
complementary therapies to manage her symptoms. Which initial response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. "What types of therapies are of interest to you?"
B. "Have you discussed this with your physician?"
C. "Those therapies seldom work."
D. "Many women report success with these measures."
Accurate Answer: A
A client who is approaching menopause is interested in oral hormone replacement therapy
(HRT) to manage her symptoms. Which of the following points should the nurse include in this
client's teaching plans?
A. HRT is often useful for women who are at increased risk for osteoporosis.
B. HRT helps protect women against stroke and congestive heart failure.
C. HRT decreases a woman's risk for deep vein thrombosis.
,D. HRT is associated with a reduced incidence of breast cancer and pulmonary embolism.
Accurate Answer: A.
A client who is postmenopausal confides in the nurse that she has been experiencing pain
during intercourse. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?
A. Tolerate this problem because it is a normal part of aging.
B. Avoid intercourse.
C. Use vaginal lubricants during intercourse.
D. Decrease the frequency of intercourse to decrease the pain.
Accurate Answer: C.
Which of the following clients would be described as experiencing premature ovarian failure?
A. A 29-year-old woman who is receiving chemotherapy that damages her ovaries
B. A 35-year-old woman who recently underwent an oophorectomy
C. A 32-year-old woman who does not ovulate because of an abnormally low number of ovarian
follicles
, D. A 43-year-old woman who has irregular periods as a result of ovarian dysfunction
Accurate Answer: C.
A client with a history of breast cancer who is entering menopause is seeking information about
how to manage hot flashes. Which of information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Black cohosh is effective in the management of hot flashes.
B. Estrogen is the only reliable treatment for hot flashes.
C. Soy may be useful in reducing hot flashes, but researchers are still gathering evidence.
D. Hot flashes will continue until menopause is complete.
Accurate Answer: C.
A nurse is evaluating the care provided to a client who is experiencing menopause. Which
observation indicates that the client is successfully managing her menopausal symptoms?
A. The client has gained 8 pounds in 3 months despite regularly engaging in non-weight-bearing
exercise.
B. The client states that she is "doing fine" so there's no need for her to keep talking about
menopause.
C. The client reports consuming about 800 mg of calcium per day.
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A client who is experiencing menopause expresses an interest in using alternative and
complementary therapies to manage her symptoms. Which initial response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. "What types of therapies are of interest to you?"
B. "Have you discussed this with your physician?"
C. "Those therapies seldom work."
D. "Many women report success with these measures."
Accurate Answer: A
A client who is approaching menopause is interested in oral hormone replacement therapy
(HRT) to manage her symptoms. Which of the following points should the nurse include in this
client's teaching plans?
A. HRT is often useful for women who are at increased risk for osteoporosis.
B. HRT helps protect women against stroke and congestive heart failure.
C. HRT decreases a woman's risk for deep vein thrombosis.
,D. HRT is associated with a reduced incidence of breast cancer and pulmonary embolism.
Accurate Answer: A.
A client who is postmenopausal confides in the nurse that she has been experiencing pain
during intercourse. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?
A. Tolerate this problem because it is a normal part of aging.
B. Avoid intercourse.
C. Use vaginal lubricants during intercourse.
D. Decrease the frequency of intercourse to decrease the pain.
Accurate Answer: C.
Which of the following clients would be described as experiencing premature ovarian failure?
A. A 29-year-old woman who is receiving chemotherapy that damages her ovaries
B. A 35-year-old woman who recently underwent an oophorectomy
C. A 32-year-old woman who does not ovulate because of an abnormally low number of ovarian
follicles
, D. A 43-year-old woman who has irregular periods as a result of ovarian dysfunction
Accurate Answer: C.
A client with a history of breast cancer who is entering menopause is seeking information about
how to manage hot flashes. Which of information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Black cohosh is effective in the management of hot flashes.
B. Estrogen is the only reliable treatment for hot flashes.
C. Soy may be useful in reducing hot flashes, but researchers are still gathering evidence.
D. Hot flashes will continue until menopause is complete.
Accurate Answer: C.
A nurse is evaluating the care provided to a client who is experiencing menopause. Which
observation indicates that the client is successfully managing her menopausal symptoms?
A. The client has gained 8 pounds in 3 months despite regularly engaging in non-weight-bearing
exercise.
B. The client states that she is "doing fine" so there's no need for her to keep talking about
menopause.
C. The client reports consuming about 800 mg of calcium per day.
