NM 701 EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What should not be used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal
women?
(1) Nexplanon (2) depo-provera
How do we diagnose menopause?
12 months since LMP
What are 3 common signs of perimenopause?
(1) menstural bleeding changes (2) vasomotor symptoms (3) vaginal symptoms -
dryness and changes in lower levels of estrogen
Can smokers use HT for menopause?
Yes (dose is lower than contraception)
What is the risk with chronic unopposed endometrial exposure to estrogen?
Risk for endometrial hyperplasia or cancer
What is the goal with estrogen therapy dosing?
Use the lowest, most effective dose
What is the only FDA approved prescription for women with a history of breast
cancer who are experiencing hot flashes?
Paroxetine
What works best for a women experiencing vaginal dryness during menopause?
Vaginal moisturizer
, If a woman had a hysterectomy, for HT during menopause, would she need
progestogen?
No (doesn't need uterine protection)
What happens to vaginal rugae during menopause?
Decreased due to less estrogen
Do all women have the same timing and severity of perimenopause symptoms?
No
What hormone therapy can help reduce the risk for osteoporosis?
Estrogen
Has evening primrose oil been found to be helpful in reducing menopause
vasomotor symptoms?
No (no better than a placebo)
How much calcium does a premenopausal woman need?
1000 mg/day
How much calcium does a postmenopausal woman on estrogen and under age
65?
1000 mg/day
How much calcium does a postmenopausal woman, not on estrogen, need?
1500 mg/day
How much calcium does premenopausal over age 50 need?
1200 mg/day
What T score would indicate the most bone loss?
The more negative a number, the more bone loss
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What should not be used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal
women?
(1) Nexplanon (2) depo-provera
How do we diagnose menopause?
12 months since LMP
What are 3 common signs of perimenopause?
(1) menstural bleeding changes (2) vasomotor symptoms (3) vaginal symptoms -
dryness and changes in lower levels of estrogen
Can smokers use HT for menopause?
Yes (dose is lower than contraception)
What is the risk with chronic unopposed endometrial exposure to estrogen?
Risk for endometrial hyperplasia or cancer
What is the goal with estrogen therapy dosing?
Use the lowest, most effective dose
What is the only FDA approved prescription for women with a history of breast
cancer who are experiencing hot flashes?
Paroxetine
What works best for a women experiencing vaginal dryness during menopause?
Vaginal moisturizer
, If a woman had a hysterectomy, for HT during menopause, would she need
progestogen?
No (doesn't need uterine protection)
What happens to vaginal rugae during menopause?
Decreased due to less estrogen
Do all women have the same timing and severity of perimenopause symptoms?
No
What hormone therapy can help reduce the risk for osteoporosis?
Estrogen
Has evening primrose oil been found to be helpful in reducing menopause
vasomotor symptoms?
No (no better than a placebo)
How much calcium does a premenopausal woman need?
1000 mg/day
How much calcium does a postmenopausal woman on estrogen and under age
65?
1000 mg/day
How much calcium does a postmenopausal woman, not on estrogen, need?
1500 mg/day
How much calcium does premenopausal over age 50 need?
1200 mg/day
What T score would indicate the most bone loss?
The more negative a number, the more bone loss
