NAMS Test EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-
2027] 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
A woman experiencing menopause has been placed on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by
her health care provider. What information regarding HRT should the nurse provide the client?
a "Hormone replacement therapy will assist in alleviating severe manifestations when used on a
short-term basis."
b "You can stay on HRT as long as you need it."
c "You will find that HRT will improve bone density and serum lipids. "
d "Hormone replacement therapy is safe for long-term use. - CORRECT ANSWER-a
(Rationale
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase a woman's risk of gynecologic cancers and
cerebrovascular accidents. Therefore, HRT is not safe for long-term use. Hormone replacement
therapy will be prescribed short-term to alleviate severe manifestations to menopause. HRT
does not improve bone density and serum lipids.)
,A client has been diagnosed with menopause and is complaining of increased severity of
manifestations. Which treatments can be used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms?
(Select all that apply.)
a Hormone replacement therapy
b Herbs
c Acupuncture
d Bioidentical hormones
e Gabapentin (Neurontin) - CORRECT ANSWER-a,b,c,d
(Rationale
Menopausal symptoms can be treated with medications or the use of alternative and
complementary therapies. Medications include hormone replacement therapy, raloxifene,
triphenylethylene, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and venlafaxine. Alternative and complementary
therapies include bioidentical hormones, acupuncture, biofeedback, massage, meditation, yoga,
and herbs.Gabapentin (Neurontin) is not used to treat manifestations of menopause.)
The nurse is discussing menopause with a 40-year-old client. During this discussion, the nurse
identified which factor that determines when perimenopause may occur?
a Genetics
,b Age of menarche
c Being sexually active
d Alcohol use - CORRECT ANSWER-a
(Rationale
The age of perimenopause is genetically programmed and unrelated to the age of menarche.
Cigarette smoking and living at high altitudes can lead to earlier menopause. Alcohol use and
being sexually active does not influence perimenopause.)
The nurse is teaching a woman about the hormonal changes that occur during menopause.
Which hormonal change would the nurse state is responsible for the symptoms of menopause?
a Decreased follicle-stimulating hormone
b Decreased progesterone
c Decreased estrogen
d Decreased luteinizing hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-c
(Rationale:
The amount of estrogen produced by the ovaries decreases, leading to the symptoms of
menopause. Progesterone will not be produced during anovulatory cycles but does not produce
the symptoms of menopause. Follicle-stimulating hormone will increase in the body's attempt
to stimulate the ovaries. The level of luteinizing hormone will vary depending on the ovulatory
cycle but does not produce the symptoms of menopause.)
, A 34-year-old client presents to the family practice clinic with complaints of not having a
menstrual period in the past 14 months. What data should the nurse obtain when performing a
physical examination on the client?
a Drug and alcohol use
b Sexual history
c Menstrual history
d Weight and height - CORRECT ANSWER-d
(Rationale
When performing a physical examination on a perimenopausal client, the nurse needs to obtain
the client's weight and height. The client's sexual and menstrual history and use of alcohol and
drugs are data obtained when performing the health history.)
A 52-year-old woman complains of hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, decreased vaginal
lubrication, and no menstrual period in the past 15 months. Over the past several weeks, the
hot flashes and night sweats have increased in frequency, and she has noticed that she is more
irritable. Laboratory values reveal increased follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing
hormone levels. Which intervention should the nurse initiate?
(Select all that apply.)
a Asking open-ended questions about the client's body image
b Instructing the client to avoid over-the-counter vaginal lubricants
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-
2027] 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
A woman experiencing menopause has been placed on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by
her health care provider. What information regarding HRT should the nurse provide the client?
a "Hormone replacement therapy will assist in alleviating severe manifestations when used on a
short-term basis."
b "You can stay on HRT as long as you need it."
c "You will find that HRT will improve bone density and serum lipids. "
d "Hormone replacement therapy is safe for long-term use. - CORRECT ANSWER-a
(Rationale
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase a woman's risk of gynecologic cancers and
cerebrovascular accidents. Therefore, HRT is not safe for long-term use. Hormone replacement
therapy will be prescribed short-term to alleviate severe manifestations to menopause. HRT
does not improve bone density and serum lipids.)
,A client has been diagnosed with menopause and is complaining of increased severity of
manifestations. Which treatments can be used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms?
(Select all that apply.)
a Hormone replacement therapy
b Herbs
c Acupuncture
d Bioidentical hormones
e Gabapentin (Neurontin) - CORRECT ANSWER-a,b,c,d
(Rationale
Menopausal symptoms can be treated with medications or the use of alternative and
complementary therapies. Medications include hormone replacement therapy, raloxifene,
triphenylethylene, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and venlafaxine. Alternative and complementary
therapies include bioidentical hormones, acupuncture, biofeedback, massage, meditation, yoga,
and herbs.Gabapentin (Neurontin) is not used to treat manifestations of menopause.)
The nurse is discussing menopause with a 40-year-old client. During this discussion, the nurse
identified which factor that determines when perimenopause may occur?
a Genetics
,b Age of menarche
c Being sexually active
d Alcohol use - CORRECT ANSWER-a
(Rationale
The age of perimenopause is genetically programmed and unrelated to the age of menarche.
Cigarette smoking and living at high altitudes can lead to earlier menopause. Alcohol use and
being sexually active does not influence perimenopause.)
The nurse is teaching a woman about the hormonal changes that occur during menopause.
Which hormonal change would the nurse state is responsible for the symptoms of menopause?
a Decreased follicle-stimulating hormone
b Decreased progesterone
c Decreased estrogen
d Decreased luteinizing hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-c
(Rationale:
The amount of estrogen produced by the ovaries decreases, leading to the symptoms of
menopause. Progesterone will not be produced during anovulatory cycles but does not produce
the symptoms of menopause. Follicle-stimulating hormone will increase in the body's attempt
to stimulate the ovaries. The level of luteinizing hormone will vary depending on the ovulatory
cycle but does not produce the symptoms of menopause.)
, A 34-year-old client presents to the family practice clinic with complaints of not having a
menstrual period in the past 14 months. What data should the nurse obtain when performing a
physical examination on the client?
a Drug and alcohol use
b Sexual history
c Menstrual history
d Weight and height - CORRECT ANSWER-d
(Rationale
When performing a physical examination on a perimenopausal client, the nurse needs to obtain
the client's weight and height. The client's sexual and menstrual history and use of alcohol and
drugs are data obtained when performing the health history.)
A 52-year-old woman complains of hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, decreased vaginal
lubrication, and no menstrual period in the past 15 months. Over the past several weeks, the
hot flashes and night sweats have increased in frequency, and she has noticed that she is more
irritable. Laboratory values reveal increased follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing
hormone levels. Which intervention should the nurse initiate?
(Select all that apply.)
a Asking open-ended questions about the client's body image
b Instructing the client to avoid over-the-counter vaginal lubricants
