Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging, tennis, and low-impact aerobics are encouraged in order to increase bone mass and decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
Rationale 2: Women who have endometriosis or fibroids should be cautioned on the use of phytoestrogens
Rationale 3: Peri- and postmenopausal women are advised to have a calcium intake of at least 1200 mg per day. Most women require supplements to achieve this level.
Rationale 4: Research suggests that isoflavones, which are found in soy, are effective in reducing symptoms of insomnia in postmenopausal women.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Menopause is defined as 12 months of amenorrhea.
Rationale 2: Although hot flashes and night sweats are common in menopause, lab values or twelve months of amenorrhea are better indicators.
Rationale 3: Examining serum levels of the hormones FSH and estrogen is a very accurate indication of menopause.
Rationale 4: Menopause is not the only cause of osteoporosis; therefore, the diagnosis of osteoporosis 4 months ago is not an indicator of menopause.
The patient interview often requires note taking.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis is evident in the eyes of this patient.
Head of a patient with tertiary syphilis.
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