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EXAM TEST BANK WITH LATEST UPDATE
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Diagnosis for a 60-year-old woman with a T-score of -2.8 on
DEXA scan Correct Answer Osteoporosis
Gabapentin Correct Answer Improves sleep and reduces hot
flashes in menopausal women.
T-score of -2.8 on DEXA scan Correct Answer Indicates
osteoporosis.
First-line medication for postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment
Correct Answer Bisphosphonates.
Recommended daily calcium intake for women aged 51-70 years
Correct Answer 1200 mg.
Medication that reduces fracture risk and breast cancer risk
Correct Answer Raloxifene.
,Cardiovascular risk factor that increases significantly after
menopause Correct Answer Coronary artery disease.
Contributing factor to elevated LDL cholesterol post-menopause
Correct Answer Estrogen decline.
Common metabolic change in postmenopausal women Correct
Answer Increased visceral fat.
Most effective intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk in
postmenopausal women Correct Answer Lifestyle modification.
Best approach for a woman on HT asking about cardiovascular
safety Correct Answer Use lowest effective dose.
Most common symptom of genitourinary syndrome of menopause
(GSM) Correct Answer Vaginal dryness.
First-line treatment for vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women
Correct Answer Vaginal estrogen.
Likely cause of dyspareunia in a 57-year-old woman Correct
Answer Vaginal atrophy.
,Intervention that improves sexual function in postmenopausal
women Correct Answer Vaginal moisturizers.
Potential cause of urinary urgency in a 56-year-old woman
Correct Answer Genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Lifestyle change that reduces menopausal hot flashes Correct
Answer Avoiding triggers.
Triggers for Hot Flashes Correct Answer Avoiding triggers (e.g.,
caffeine, spicy foods) reduces hot flash frequency.
Recommended Exercise for Postmenopausal Women Correct
Answer Weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones, reducing
fracture risk.
Dietary Change for Cardiovascular Health Correct Answer The
Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk through healthy
fats and fiber.
Priority Advice for Smoking Woman Correct Answer Smoking
cessation reduces cardiovascular and osteoporosis risks.
, Recommended Screening for Osteoporosis Correct Answer DEXA
scan is the standard for osteoporosis screening in women 65 and
older.
Reproductive Stage with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Correct
Answer Heavy bleeding is common in late perimenopause due to
anovulatory cycles.
Action for Breast Tenderness on HT Correct Answer Breast
tenderness may indicate excessive HT dose, requiring reduction.
Non-Hormonal Therapy for Menopausal Mood Swings Correct
Answer Cognitive behavioral therapy improves mood symptoms
in menopause.
Next Step for High FRAX Score Correct Answer High FRAX
scores warrant bisphosphonate therapy to reduce fracture risk.
Lipid Profile Change Post-Menopause Correct Answer Estrogen
loss increases LDL, raising cardiovascular risk.
Potential Treatment for Decreased Libido Correct Answer
Testosterone therapy may improve libido in postmenopausal
women.
EXAM TEST BANK WITH LATEST UPDATE
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Diagnosis for a 60-year-old woman with a T-score of -2.8 on
DEXA scan Correct Answer Osteoporosis
Gabapentin Correct Answer Improves sleep and reduces hot
flashes in menopausal women.
T-score of -2.8 on DEXA scan Correct Answer Indicates
osteoporosis.
First-line medication for postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment
Correct Answer Bisphosphonates.
Recommended daily calcium intake for women aged 51-70 years
Correct Answer 1200 mg.
Medication that reduces fracture risk and breast cancer risk
Correct Answer Raloxifene.
,Cardiovascular risk factor that increases significantly after
menopause Correct Answer Coronary artery disease.
Contributing factor to elevated LDL cholesterol post-menopause
Correct Answer Estrogen decline.
Common metabolic change in postmenopausal women Correct
Answer Increased visceral fat.
Most effective intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk in
postmenopausal women Correct Answer Lifestyle modification.
Best approach for a woman on HT asking about cardiovascular
safety Correct Answer Use lowest effective dose.
Most common symptom of genitourinary syndrome of menopause
(GSM) Correct Answer Vaginal dryness.
First-line treatment for vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women
Correct Answer Vaginal estrogen.
Likely cause of dyspareunia in a 57-year-old woman Correct
Answer Vaginal atrophy.
,Intervention that improves sexual function in postmenopausal
women Correct Answer Vaginal moisturizers.
Potential cause of urinary urgency in a 56-year-old woman
Correct Answer Genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Lifestyle change that reduces menopausal hot flashes Correct
Answer Avoiding triggers.
Triggers for Hot Flashes Correct Answer Avoiding triggers (e.g.,
caffeine, spicy foods) reduces hot flash frequency.
Recommended Exercise for Postmenopausal Women Correct
Answer Weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones, reducing
fracture risk.
Dietary Change for Cardiovascular Health Correct Answer The
Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk through healthy
fats and fiber.
Priority Advice for Smoking Woman Correct Answer Smoking
cessation reduces cardiovascular and osteoporosis risks.
, Recommended Screening for Osteoporosis Correct Answer DEXA
scan is the standard for osteoporosis screening in women 65 and
older.
Reproductive Stage with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Correct
Answer Heavy bleeding is common in late perimenopause due to
anovulatory cycles.
Action for Breast Tenderness on HT Correct Answer Breast
tenderness may indicate excessive HT dose, requiring reduction.
Non-Hormonal Therapy for Menopausal Mood Swings Correct
Answer Cognitive behavioral therapy improves mood symptoms
in menopause.
Next Step for High FRAX Score Correct Answer High FRAX
scores warrant bisphosphonate therapy to reduce fracture risk.
Lipid Profile Change Post-Menopause Correct Answer Estrogen
loss increases LDL, raising cardiovascular risk.
Potential Treatment for Decreased Libido Correct Answer
Testosterone therapy may improve libido in postmenopausal
women.
