ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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What is the 1st line treatment to help with VMS of menopause after
trying nonpharmacologic therapies? -Correct Answer > Systemic hormone
therapy (HT), since it provides optimal relief of hot flushes
What are the non-VMS of menopause? -Correct Answer > Dyspareunia,
vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep disturbances, concentration and
memory issues, arthralgia
Which 2 nonpharmacologic treatments are HIGHLY recommended by
the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) to treat VMS? -
Correct
Answer > Cognitive behavioral therapy, clinical hypnosis
What is the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)? - Correct Answer > Clinical study
started in 1991. Studied the use of conjugated equine estrogens (CEE)
and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) in women with and without a
uterus
, What other nonpharmacologic options are used to treat VMS? -
Correct
Answer > Temperature control (colder pillow)
Yoga/relaxation therapy
Avoid spicy foods, chocolate, caffeine
Exercise
Acupuncture
Paced respiration (slowed down breathing)
What are vasomotor symptoms? - Correct Answer > Hot flushes and night
sweats
If patient has a uterus, you must give them - Correct Answer > estrogen +
progestin combo
If patient does NOT have a uterus, you can give them - Correct Answer >
estrogen alone
What are the 3 main differences in estrogen of transdermal estrogens? -
Correct Answer > Lower VTE risk
No impact on triglycerides
Potential lower stroke risk, so lower blood clot risk