NAMS Menopause Certification Exam
Questions and Answers
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Stage Of A 49-year-old Woman
With Hot Flashes And Normal
Periods
Hot Flashes
, 2 of 117
Definition
Indicated for fatigue and mood changes.
-asks 2 questions about depressed
mood and anhedonia (lack of
interest) Depression screening
-serves as a screening tool to use
full phq-9 tool
2 question depression screening, if
Hearing screening
positive move on to the phq-9
3 of 117
Term
Contributing factor to elevated triglycerides in postmenopausal
women
, Estrogen loss decreases Estrogen loss increases
triglycerides post-menopause. triglycerides post-menopause.
Estrogen loss stabilizes triglycerides Estrogen loss reduces cholesterol
post-menopause. post-menopause.
4 of 117
Definition
Older age increases VTE risk with oral HT.
Lifestyle Factor Worsening Hot
Caloric restriction
Flashes
Intervention to reduce Factor increasing venous
cardiovascular risk in a 55-year-old thromboembolism risk with
postmenopausal woman oral HT
, 5 of 117
Definition
Vaginal discharge is a common side effect of vaginal estrogen.
Likely cause of mood swings and Diagnosis for Elevated FSH and
heavy periods Irregular Periods
Common side effect of Non-Hormonal Therapy for
vaginal estrogen therapy Menopausal Mood Swings
6 of 117
Definition
Heavy bleeding is common in late perimenopause due to
anovulatory cycles.
Likely Cause of Mood Swings and
Systemic HT
Heavy Periods
Questions and Answers
Correct
Incorrect
Stage Of A 49-year-old Woman
With Hot Flashes And Normal
Periods
Hot Flashes
, 2 of 117
Definition
Indicated for fatigue and mood changes.
-asks 2 questions about depressed
mood and anhedonia (lack of
interest) Depression screening
-serves as a screening tool to use
full phq-9 tool
2 question depression screening, if
Hearing screening
positive move on to the phq-9
3 of 117
Term
Contributing factor to elevated triglycerides in postmenopausal
women
, Estrogen loss decreases Estrogen loss increases
triglycerides post-menopause. triglycerides post-menopause.
Estrogen loss stabilizes triglycerides Estrogen loss reduces cholesterol
post-menopause. post-menopause.
4 of 117
Definition
Older age increases VTE risk with oral HT.
Lifestyle Factor Worsening Hot
Caloric restriction
Flashes
Intervention to reduce Factor increasing venous
cardiovascular risk in a 55-year-old thromboembolism risk with
postmenopausal woman oral HT
, 5 of 117
Definition
Vaginal discharge is a common side effect of vaginal estrogen.
Likely cause of mood swings and Diagnosis for Elevated FSH and
heavy periods Irregular Periods
Common side effect of Non-Hormonal Therapy for
vaginal estrogen therapy Menopausal Mood Swings
6 of 117
Definition
Heavy bleeding is common in late perimenopause due to
anovulatory cycles.
Likely Cause of Mood Swings and
Systemic HT
Heavy Periods
