WHNP NU 640
Intro to Women’s Health Across
the Lifespan
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. During menopause, which hormone levels most
predominantly decrease, leading to various physiological
changes?
- A) Progesterone
- B) Luteinizing Hormone
- C) Estrogen
- D) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
- ANS: C) Estrogen
- Rationale: Estrogen levels significantly decline during
menopause, resulting in symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal
dryness, and osteoporosis.
2. What is the recommended first-line pharmacological
treatment for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
- A) Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
- B) Bisphosphonates
- C) Calcitonin
- D) Parathyroid hormone analogs
- ANS: B) Bisphosphonates
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Bisphosphonates are often used as first-line
treatment due to their efficacy in increasing bone mineral density
and reducing fracture risk.
3. Which of the following is the most reliable diagnostic test for
evaluating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
- A) Ultrasound
- B) Serum testosterone level
- C) Fasting glucose
- D) Pelvic examination
- ANS: A) Ultrasound
- Rationale: Ultrasound is used to check for the presence of
multiple ovarian cysts, a hallmark of PCOS.
4. Which type of urinary incontinence is characterized by
leakage during physical activity or exertion?
- A) Urge incontinence
- B) Stress incontinence
- C) Overflow incontinence
- D) Functional incontinence
- ANS: B) Stress incontinence
©2024/2025
Intro to Women’s Health Across
the Lifespan
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. During menopause, which hormone levels most
predominantly decrease, leading to various physiological
changes?
- A) Progesterone
- B) Luteinizing Hormone
- C) Estrogen
- D) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
- ANS: C) Estrogen
- Rationale: Estrogen levels significantly decline during
menopause, resulting in symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal
dryness, and osteoporosis.
2. What is the recommended first-line pharmacological
treatment for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
- A) Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
- B) Bisphosphonates
- C) Calcitonin
- D) Parathyroid hormone analogs
- ANS: B) Bisphosphonates
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Bisphosphonates are often used as first-line
treatment due to their efficacy in increasing bone mineral density
and reducing fracture risk.
3. Which of the following is the most reliable diagnostic test for
evaluating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
- A) Ultrasound
- B) Serum testosterone level
- C) Fasting glucose
- D) Pelvic examination
- ANS: A) Ultrasound
- Rationale: Ultrasound is used to check for the presence of
multiple ovarian cysts, a hallmark of PCOS.
4. Which type of urinary incontinence is characterized by
leakage during physical activity or exertion?
- A) Urge incontinence
- B) Stress incontinence
- C) Overflow incontinence
- D) Functional incontinence
- ANS: B) Stress incontinence
©2024/2025
