Menopause

Question 1

pre menopause, menstrual irregularities last approx

Answer 1

2-8 years

Question 2

at the onset of menopause, what hormone drops

Answer 2

estrogen due to ovarian function

Question 3

osteoporosis occurs from a drop in

Answer 3

estrogen

Question 4

don’t do HRT for longer than

Answer 4

2 years

Question 5

meds that can lower the number and severity of hot flashes

Answer 5

antidepressents

Question 6

high blood pressure medication that can reduce the number and severity of hot flashes

Answer 6

clonidine

Question 7

antiseizure med that can reduce the number and severity of hot flashes

Answer 7

gabapentin

Question 8

surgical management for uterine, bladder, or rectal prolapse

Answer 8

rectocele, cystocele. sutured back into place, or pessaries which device is inserted to hold these structures in place

Question 9

variose veins without involvement of deep veins

Answer 9

primary

Question 10

varicose veins with obstruction of deep veins

Answer 10

secondary

Question 11

S/S of varicose veins

Answer 11

dull aches, muscle cramps, increased muscle fatigue in lower legs, ankle edema, feeling of heaviness in lower legs, nocturnal cramping

Question 12

patient education for varicose veins

Answer 12

avoid venous stasis, do not wear tight socks/knee highs, do not sit or stand for long periods of time, change positions, wear compression socks