HRT for Menopause Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Why do we care about menopause? -
correct answer ✅The symptoms are bothersome for our patients
Symptoms of menopause -
correct answer ✅*Vasomotor symptoms*
Irregular menses
Episodic amenorrhea
Sleep disturbances
Mood swings
*Vaginal dryness*
Depression
What are examples of vasomotor symptoms? -
correct answer ✅Hot flashes
Night sweats
FSH and menopause -
correct answer ✅An elevated FSH level may indicate a woman is
experiencing menopause
FSH > 30 mIU/mL
,HRT for Menopause Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Non Pharm Therapy for hot flashes -
correct answer ✅Smoking cessation
Limit alcohol and caffeine
Limit hot beverages (e.g., coffee/tea, soups)
Limit spicy foods
Keep cool, and dress in layers
Stress reduction (e.g., meditation, relaxation exercises)
Increase exercise
Paced respiration
How long should non pharm therapy be used for hot flashes? -
correct answer ✅3 months
What's the big deal about about HRT? -
correct answer ✅Go to therapy for years
Most effective treatment option for alleviating moderate and
severe vasomotor and vaginal symptoms
, HRT for Menopause Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
US Preventive Services Task Force -
correct answer ✅Not all post menopausal women should be
prescribed HRT
Individualized based on risk factors
Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS) -
correct answer ✅Women with established CHD were at an
increased risk of experiencing a myocardial infarction within the
first year of HT
HT should not be recommended for the secondary prevention of
CHD
Women's Health Initiative (WHI) -
correct answer ✅Increase the risk in women with underlying CHD
risk factors.
Increase Risk of breast cancer was also increased after a woman
was on combination estrogen and progestogen for approximately 3
years
Answers (Grade A+)
Why do we care about menopause? -
correct answer ✅The symptoms are bothersome for our patients
Symptoms of menopause -
correct answer ✅*Vasomotor symptoms*
Irregular menses
Episodic amenorrhea
Sleep disturbances
Mood swings
*Vaginal dryness*
Depression
What are examples of vasomotor symptoms? -
correct answer ✅Hot flashes
Night sweats
FSH and menopause -
correct answer ✅An elevated FSH level may indicate a woman is
experiencing menopause
FSH > 30 mIU/mL
,HRT for Menopause Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Non Pharm Therapy for hot flashes -
correct answer ✅Smoking cessation
Limit alcohol and caffeine
Limit hot beverages (e.g., coffee/tea, soups)
Limit spicy foods
Keep cool, and dress in layers
Stress reduction (e.g., meditation, relaxation exercises)
Increase exercise
Paced respiration
How long should non pharm therapy be used for hot flashes? -
correct answer ✅3 months
What's the big deal about about HRT? -
correct answer ✅Go to therapy for years
Most effective treatment option for alleviating moderate and
severe vasomotor and vaginal symptoms
, HRT for Menopause Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
US Preventive Services Task Force -
correct answer ✅Not all post menopausal women should be
prescribed HRT
Individualized based on risk factors
Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS) -
correct answer ✅Women with established CHD were at an
increased risk of experiencing a myocardial infarction within the
first year of HT
HT should not be recommended for the secondary prevention of
CHD
Women's Health Initiative (WHI) -
correct answer ✅Increase the risk in women with underlying CHD
risk factors.
Increase Risk of breast cancer was also increased after a woman
was on combination estrogen and progestogen for approximately 3
years
