Question 1

What definition do most researchers use for natural menopause?

Accepted Answer

Most researchers define natural menopause as 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea not induced by radiation, hysterectomy, or medications.

Question 2

List five common symptoms reported by perimenopausal women.

Accepted Answer

Responses should include any five of the following:
●Hot flashes
●Night sweats
●Weight gain
●Insomnia
●Mood swings/irritability
●Memory or concentration problems
●Vaginal dryness
●Heavy bleeding
●Fatigue
●Depression
●Hair changes
●Headaches
●Heart palpitations
●Sexual dysfunction
●Urinary incontinence

Question 3

A symposium convened in 2011 by the North American Menopause Society recommended the use of 50 mg of _____ isoflavones per day for relief of vasomotor symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  soy 
B)  olive oil 
C)  oatmeal 
D)  ginkgo biloba 
A)  soy 
B)  olive oil 
C)  oatmeal 
D)  ginkgo biloba A

Question 4

Explain why the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) randomized trial of combined estrogen and progestin therapy was terminated in 2002 by the monitoring committee.

Accepted Answer

This trial was stopped because the monit

Question 5

Enjoyment of sexual intimacy declines significantly as adults age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

At what age does natural menopause usually occur among American women?

Accepted Answer

A)  35-45 
B)  45-55 
C)  55-65 
D)  60-70 
A)  35-45 
B)  45-55 
C)  55-65 
D)  60-70

Question 7

Available data indicates that women with short menstrual cycles become menopausal earlier than women with longer cycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Studies have shown that earlier signs of menopause are associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased levels of LDL and HDL 
B)  decreased levels of LDL and HDL 
C)  increased levels of LDL and decreased levels of HDL 
D)  decreased levels of LDL and increased levels of HDL 
A)  increased levels of LDL and HDL 
B)  decreased levels of LDL and HDL 
C)  increased levels of LDL and decreased levels of HDL 
D)  decreased levels of LDL and increased levels of HDL

Question 9

According to data from the CDC, 50% of hysterectomies between 2000 and 2004 were performed for what reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  permanent contraception 
B)  treatment of uterine fibroids 
C)  treatment of uterine prolapse 
D)  treatment for ovarian cancer 
A)  permanent contraception 
B)  treatment of uterine fibroids 
C)  treatment of uterine prolapse 
D)  treatment for ovarian cancer

Question 10

What lifestyle changes have been recommended by the North American Menopause Society and clinicians to reduce hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

These recommendations focus on

Question 11

Which of the following is a major cause of urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

A)  dyspareunia 
B)  low BMI 
C)  prolonged celibacy 
D)  pelvic organ prolapse 
A)  dyspareunia 
B)  low BMI 
C)  prolonged celibacy 
D)  pelvic organ prolapse

Question 12

Vaginal fluid becomes more acidic following menopause, often leading to significant discomfort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although risks of breast and cancer are generally diminished after bilateral oophorectomy prior to natural menopause, the risk of mortality from coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Declining levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) released by the pituitary gland with compensating increases in luteinizing hormone (LH) are predictive of loss of ovulatory function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are reportedly more common among sexually active postmenopausal women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Menopause

What definition do most researchers use for natural menopause?

List five common symptoms reported by perimenopausal women.

A symposium convened in 2011 by the North American Menopause Society recommended the use of 50 mg of _____ isoflavones per day for relief of vasomotor symptoms.

Explain why the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) randomized trial of combined estrogen and progestin therapy was terminated in 2002 by the monitoring committee.

Enjoyment of sexual intimacy declines significantly as adults age.

At what age does natural menopause usually occur among American women?

Available data indicates that women with short menstrual cycles become menopausal earlier than women with longer cycles.

Studies have shown that earlier signs of menopause are associated with _____.

According to data from the CDC, 50% of hysterectomies between 2000 and 2004 were performed for what reason?

What lifestyle changes have been recommended by the North American Menopause Society and clinicians to reduce hot flashes?

Which of the following is a major cause of urinary incontinence?

Vaginal fluid becomes more acidic following menopause, often leading to significant discomfort.

Although risks of breast and cancer are generally diminished after bilateral oophorectomy prior to natural menopause, the risk of mortality from coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer increases.

Declining levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) released by the pituitary gland with compensating increases in luteinizing hormone (LH) are predictive of loss of ovulatory function.

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are reportedly more common among sexually active postmenopausal women.

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