NURS 684 Exam 3 Questions And 100% Correct
Answers 2025-2026
T/F? Bone density is recommended in all women 2 years post-menopause. - Answer
FALSE
NOF and North American Menopause Society recommend that BMD be measured in
- all women age 65 and older, regardless of clinical risk factors.
- postmenopausal women with medical causes of bone loss regardless of age
- postmenopausal women age 50 and over with additional risk factors
postmenopausal women with a low-trauma or fragility fracture
***remember 65+ unless reason!
A 52-year-old female presents with amenorrhea for one year and moderate hot flashes
for 6 months. She is interested in bioidentical hormone relief for her hot flashes and
wants to know if they are better for her than other hormones. Appropriate info to
provide would be, what? - Answer 17 beta-estradiol is a bioidentical form of estrogen
available in oral, transdermal, and vaginal formulations
Bioidentical hormones refer to the synthetic hormones administered to people with
hormonal imbalance. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy reduces the symptoms
of hormonal imbalance and menopause.
Which of the following statements about estrogen agonist/ antagonist raloxifine (Evista)
is true? - Answer It is used to prevent or treat osteoporosis.
Raloxifene is in a class of medications called selective estrogen receptor modulators
(SERMs). Raloxifene prevents and treats osteoporosis by mimicking the action of
, estrogen (a female hormone produced by the body) in the bone to maintain and increase
the density (thickness) of bone. Estrogen-mediated inhibition of bone resorption is
critical to normal bone remodeling.
T/F? Data supports the use of topically applied progesterone creams for endometrial
protection in menopausal women taking estrogen. -Answer: FALSE
This statement is false because current data does not support the use of topically
applied progesterone creams as the sole method for endometrial protection in
menopausal women because of limited absorption through the skin, and the blood levels
reached are not enough to protect the endometrium.
It is comforting to think that, by direct opposition of the proliferative effects of estrogen,
progesterone prevents excessive thickness of the lining of the uterus, decreasing the
risk of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer, especially in therapy combined with
estrogen in postmenopausal women with an intact uterus. With adequate progesterone,
that is, one maintains good endometrium.
What would NOT be an expected finding on pelvic exam of a 70-year-old woman? -
Answer Ovaries easily palpable
A postmenopausal woman experiences discomfort during intercourse related to
dryness of the vagina and asks whether she should use a vaginal lubricant or a vaginal
moisturizer. Which is NOT a true statement?
a. Lubricants are designed to decrease friction r/t sex
b. Lubricants can take several weeks of use before becoming effective
c. Moisturizers provide long-term relief of vaginal dryness than lubricants
d. Moisturizers are typically applied several times weekly - Answer B. is FALSE,
lubricants are effective immediately
Lubricants: These are used during sexual activity in order to prevent discomfort and
irritation. It comes in several forms: water-based, natural, or synthetic oil-based. If the
silicone sex toy will be used, it is best to use a water-based lubricant; for those with skin
allergies, using a natural lubricant is advisable. Oil-based lubricants damage latex
Answers 2025-2026
T/F? Bone density is recommended in all women 2 years post-menopause. - Answer
FALSE
NOF and North American Menopause Society recommend that BMD be measured in
- all women age 65 and older, regardless of clinical risk factors.
- postmenopausal women with medical causes of bone loss regardless of age
- postmenopausal women age 50 and over with additional risk factors
postmenopausal women with a low-trauma or fragility fracture
***remember 65+ unless reason!
A 52-year-old female presents with amenorrhea for one year and moderate hot flashes
for 6 months. She is interested in bioidentical hormone relief for her hot flashes and
wants to know if they are better for her than other hormones. Appropriate info to
provide would be, what? - Answer 17 beta-estradiol is a bioidentical form of estrogen
available in oral, transdermal, and vaginal formulations
Bioidentical hormones refer to the synthetic hormones administered to people with
hormonal imbalance. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy reduces the symptoms
of hormonal imbalance and menopause.
Which of the following statements about estrogen agonist/ antagonist raloxifine (Evista)
is true? - Answer It is used to prevent or treat osteoporosis.
Raloxifene is in a class of medications called selective estrogen receptor modulators
(SERMs). Raloxifene prevents and treats osteoporosis by mimicking the action of
, estrogen (a female hormone produced by the body) in the bone to maintain and increase
the density (thickness) of bone. Estrogen-mediated inhibition of bone resorption is
critical to normal bone remodeling.
T/F? Data supports the use of topically applied progesterone creams for endometrial
protection in menopausal women taking estrogen. -Answer: FALSE
This statement is false because current data does not support the use of topically
applied progesterone creams as the sole method for endometrial protection in
menopausal women because of limited absorption through the skin, and the blood levels
reached are not enough to protect the endometrium.
It is comforting to think that, by direct opposition of the proliferative effects of estrogen,
progesterone prevents excessive thickness of the lining of the uterus, decreasing the
risk of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer, especially in therapy combined with
estrogen in postmenopausal women with an intact uterus. With adequate progesterone,
that is, one maintains good endometrium.
What would NOT be an expected finding on pelvic exam of a 70-year-old woman? -
Answer Ovaries easily palpable
A postmenopausal woman experiences discomfort during intercourse related to
dryness of the vagina and asks whether she should use a vaginal lubricant or a vaginal
moisturizer. Which is NOT a true statement?
a. Lubricants are designed to decrease friction r/t sex
b. Lubricants can take several weeks of use before becoming effective
c. Moisturizers provide long-term relief of vaginal dryness than lubricants
d. Moisturizers are typically applied several times weekly - Answer B. is FALSE,
lubricants are effective immediately
Lubricants: These are used during sexual activity in order to prevent discomfort and
irritation. It comes in several forms: water-based, natural, or synthetic oil-based. If the
silicone sex toy will be used, it is best to use a water-based lubricant; for those with skin
allergies, using a natural lubricant is advisable. Oil-based lubricants damage latex
