Q1:Menopause is defined as:
A 2 or more irregular periods after age 40
B The start of hot flashes
C No menstrual period for 12 consecutive months
D An increase in mood swings
Q2:The average age of menopause is:
A 51
B 60
C 55
D 49
Q3:The most characteristic symptom of menopause is:
A Hot flashes
B It varies from woman to woman
C Mood swings
D Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse
Q4:Menopause increases health risks like:
A Heart Disease
B Sexually transmitted diseases
C Osteoporosis
D A and C
Q5:The most accurate test to determine if a woman is in peri-menopausal is:
A Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test
B Complete blood count (CBC)
C Urinalysis
D None of the above
Q6:Which of the following are proven alternative therapies for menopause symptoms:
A Black cohosh
B Plant estrogens
C Herbals
D None of the above
Q7:During perimenopause, some doctors may prescribe which treatment?
A Hormone therapies (HT)
B Birth control pills
C Benzodiazepines
D A or B
Q8:Which is NOT a usual symptom of menopause?
A Night sweats
B Back pain
C Headaches
D Anxiety
Q9:If menopause occurs in a woman younger than ___ years, it is considered to be premature.
A 40
B 45
C 50
D 30
Q10:Which factors can affect the timing of menopause?
A Surgical removal of the ovaries
B Chemotherapy and radiation
C Medication
D Answers A & B
Q11:Hot flashes can last from a few minutes to a few hours.
• True
• False
Q12:About 15%-28% of postmenopausal women can still bear children.
• True
• False
Q13:As a result of menopause, which of the following is LEAST likely to occur?
A Decreased estrogen levels
B Vaginal atrophy
C Osteoporosis
D Osteoarthritis
Q14:”Male menopause” is sometimes described as a condition referred to as low testosterone or low T:
• True
• False
Q15:Menopause decreases a woman’s risk for depression.
• True
• False
Answers:
Q1:C, Q2:A, Q3:B, Q4:D, Q5:D, Q6:D, Q7:D, Q8:B, Q9:A, Q10:D, Q11:FALSE, Q12:FALSE, Q13:D, Q14:TRUE and Q15:FALSE.
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