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1
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T/F: Hormone replacement therapy increases the risk for breast cancer, dementia, and blood clots.

A

True

2
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Does estrogen influence memory?

A

yes, but HRT may actually increase the risk of cognitive decline

3
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T/F: Following menopause, weakness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, arthralgia, and myalgia may occur as a result of endocrine disruption.

A

False; these may occur but not of endocrine origin, possible from autonomic nervous system instability

4
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What are the 3 currently FDA approved indications for Estrogen therapy?

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prevention of osteoporosis,
treatment of vasomotor symptoms,
treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy

5
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T/F: Endometrial cancer, Gallbladder disease, and “menstrual migraines” are all indications for Estrogen therapy.

A

False; all complications of estrogen therapy along with several others

6
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T/F: Soy products, black cohosh, wild yams, clover, ginseng, and licorice are all used for natural/herbal management of menopause.

A

True

7
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What is the common mechanism of action for black cohosh, kudzu, kava, licorice, and dong quai when used to treat menopause symptoms?

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serotonergic mechanisms

5-hydrocytryptamine receptor 7 ligands or inhibit serotonin reuptake

8
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What do Wild yams, chaste berries, and red clover all have in common?

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herbs used to treat/prevent bone loss

9
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What is black cohosh used for?

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general menopausal symptoms, nervousness, anxiety, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness

10
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What is passion flower used for?

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sedative and anti-spasmodic; anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, and night sweats

11
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What is alfalfa used for?

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hot flashes, night sweats, and dizziness

12
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T/F: Black cohosh, passion flower, and alfalfa are all used for hot flashes and night sweats.

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False; BC and Alfalfa for hot flashes,

PF and Alfalfa for night sweats

13
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T/F: Postmenopausal women are more protected against anemia and exhibit more of a hormonal stability.

A

True, no fear of pregnancy