Chapter 8 Quiz: Menopause, Hormone Therapy & Spirituality

Women who have undergone natural menopause are at an increased risk for the following conditions EXCEPT:

Cervical cancer.

Spirituality in its essence means:

Connection to one's sacred and inner self.

The non-medical menopause management options to reduce unwanted symptoms of menopause while also improving overall health consist of the following EXCEPT:

Consumption of caffeine beverages.

For most women, the use of hormone therapy should:

Depend on a woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences.

Which of the following best represents the primary hormones used in hormone therapy (HT)?

Estrogen only, or estrogen with progesterone.

What is the most common symptom of menopause?

Hot flashes.

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to reduce symptoms associated with menopause?

Limiting use of HT until age 60 years or later.

Hormone therapy carries potential risks and benefits to a woman's health. The following are strategies to reduce the health risks associated with hormone replacement EXCEPT:

Starting hormone therapy at a younger age.

What is menopause?

The natural or artificially induced end of a woman's menstrual cycle.

Perimenopause is:

the life stage just before menopause.