NR 661-Womans Health Exam 1 (100% correct and graded A+)

"Hot flashes" that occur during menopause are thought to be related to: a. low estrogen levels b. low progesterone levels c. fluctuating progesterone levels d. fluctuating estrogen levels - d. fluctuating estrogen levels A 14 year old female has never menstruated. She and her mother are concerned. What is the most important for the NP to assess? a. stature b. tanner stage c. anemia d. family history of amenorrhe - b. tanner stage A 16 year old female is diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. She has taken over the counter ibuprofen in 800mg increments every 8 hours during menses for the past 3 months, with minimal relief of symptoms. What intervention will provide greatest relief of dysmenorrhea symptoms? a. flurbiprofen during menses b. combined oral contraceptives c. daily multivitamin d. 30 minutes of regular exercise daily - b. combined oral contraceptives A 17 year old presents with complaints of dysmenorrhea. Which finding below suggests that this is secondary dysmenorrhea? a. normal pelvic examb. dysmenorrhea is not limited to menses c. unpredictable menses d. nausea with menses - b. dysmenorrhea is not limited to menses A 20 year old female reports that her grandmother and mother have osteoporosis. What should she be encouraged to do to reduce her risk of osteoporosis? a. aerobic exercise, weight loss, low-fat diet b. smoking cessation, weight bearing exercise c. calcium supplementation, adequate vitamin A and C intake d. optimal caloric intake, vitamin D, supplementation - b. smoking cessation, weight bearing exercise A 22 year old female has been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). What is a common finding? a. low testosterone level b. elevated insulin levels c. positive pregnancy test d. elevated blood pressure - b. elevated insulin levels