Nursing 151 ;
Perimenopause/Menopause Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Time in which reproductive function gradually ceases -
correct answer ✅Definition of perimenopause
- For most women, the perimenopausal period lasts several years
Permanent cessation of menses -
correct answer ✅Definition of menopause
What are the 3 causes of menopause? -
correct answer ✅- Physiologic
- Surgical: Menopause that is induced when the ovaries are
surgically removed
- Chemical: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other
chemicals or medications
T or F ; Menopause is not a disease or disorder! It is a normal
physiological process. -
correct answer ✅True!
- Can increase risk of other disorders
- Does affect women's health
, Nursing 151 ;
Perimenopause/Menopause Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What are some disorders menopause can increase the risk of? -
correct answer ✅osteoporosis
macular degeneration
breast cancer
heart disease
cognitive function
What are clinical manifestations of menopause? -
correct answer ✅Vasomotor instability:
- Hot flashes
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Frequent awakening
- Night sweats
- Osteoporosis
- Increased cardiovascular disease
Perimenopause/Menopause Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Time in which reproductive function gradually ceases -
correct answer ✅Definition of perimenopause
- For most women, the perimenopausal period lasts several years
Permanent cessation of menses -
correct answer ✅Definition of menopause
What are the 3 causes of menopause? -
correct answer ✅- Physiologic
- Surgical: Menopause that is induced when the ovaries are
surgically removed
- Chemical: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other
chemicals or medications
T or F ; Menopause is not a disease or disorder! It is a normal
physiological process. -
correct answer ✅True!
- Can increase risk of other disorders
- Does affect women's health
, Nursing 151 ;
Perimenopause/Menopause Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What are some disorders menopause can increase the risk of? -
correct answer ✅osteoporosis
macular degeneration
breast cancer
heart disease
cognitive function
What are clinical manifestations of menopause? -
correct answer ✅Vasomotor instability:
- Hot flashes
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Frequent awakening
- Night sweats
- Osteoporosis
- Increased cardiovascular disease
