NURS 684 EXAM 3 (2026-2027) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A 52-year-old woman presents with amenorrhea for one year and moderate hot
flashes for 6 months. She is interested in bioidentical hormone relief for her hot
flashes and wants to know if they are better for her than other hormones.
Appropriate info to provide would be, what?
17 beta-estradiol is a bioidentical form of estrogen available in oral, transdermal,
and vaginal formulations
Which of the following statements concerning the estrogen agonist/antagonist
raloxifine (Evista) is correct?
It is approved for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
T/F? Data supports the use of topically applied progesterone creams for
endometrial protection in menopausal women taking estrogen.
FALSE
What would NOT be an expected finding in a pelvic examination of a 70-year-old
woman?
Ovaries easily palpable
, A menopausal woman experiencing discomfort with sexual intercourse related to
vaginal dryness wants to know whether she should use a vaginal lubricant or a
vaginal moisturizer. What would NOT be a true statement?
a. Lubricants are intended to reduce friction r/t sex
b. Lubricants can take several weeks of use before becoming effective
c. Moisturizers provide long-term relief of vaginal dryness than lubricants
d. Moisturizers are typically applied several times weekly
B. Effective immediately
T/F? Data supports the use of hormonal therapy for prevention of cognitive decline
if started soon after menopause.
FALSE
An advantage of the transdermal patch over oral delivery of estrogen for women
experiencing menopausal symptoms is that the transdermal delivery
method_____________________.
Has less adverse effects on coagulation factors
In one to two years postmenopausal women, you would expect the following
hormone level changes when compared with premenopausal women.
Increased FSH, decreased ani-mullerian hormone, decreased estradiol
T/F? Bone density is recommended in all women 2 years post-menopause.
FALSE
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
A 52-year-old woman presents with amenorrhea for one year and moderate hot
flashes for 6 months. She is interested in bioidentical hormone relief for her hot
flashes and wants to know if they are better for her than other hormones.
Appropriate info to provide would be, what?
17 beta-estradiol is a bioidentical form of estrogen available in oral, transdermal,
and vaginal formulations
Which of the following statements concerning the estrogen agonist/antagonist
raloxifine (Evista) is correct?
It is approved for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
T/F? Data supports the use of topically applied progesterone creams for
endometrial protection in menopausal women taking estrogen.
FALSE
What would NOT be an expected finding in a pelvic examination of a 70-year-old
woman?
Ovaries easily palpable
, A menopausal woman experiencing discomfort with sexual intercourse related to
vaginal dryness wants to know whether she should use a vaginal lubricant or a
vaginal moisturizer. What would NOT be a true statement?
a. Lubricants are intended to reduce friction r/t sex
b. Lubricants can take several weeks of use before becoming effective
c. Moisturizers provide long-term relief of vaginal dryness than lubricants
d. Moisturizers are typically applied several times weekly
B. Effective immediately
T/F? Data supports the use of hormonal therapy for prevention of cognitive decline
if started soon after menopause.
FALSE
An advantage of the transdermal patch over oral delivery of estrogen for women
experiencing menopausal symptoms is that the transdermal delivery
method_____________________.
Has less adverse effects on coagulation factors
In one to two years postmenopausal women, you would expect the following
hormone level changes when compared with premenopausal women.
Increased FSH, decreased ani-mullerian hormone, decreased estradiol
T/F? Bone density is recommended in all women 2 years post-menopause.
FALSE
