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WorksheetsMenopausal Hormone Therapy- Lesneski
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 33mins
The most effective treatment to alleviate postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats) is
Estrogen therapy
Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs)
Testosterone therapy
Clonidine
Which of the following CYP450 isoenzymes metabolizes both estrogen and medroxyprogesterone?
3A4
1A2
2D6
All of them
Continued vasomotor symptoms in a 52-year-old postmenopausal woman with a history of hysterectomy receiving 0.3 mg of oral conjugated equine estrogens can best be managed by
Changing to SERM
Changing to gabapentin
Increasing the daily dose of estrogen
Decreasing the daily dose of estrogen
A 54-year-old postmenopausal woman is complaining of vaginal dryness, itching, and pain with intercourse. She has not had any other problems associated with menopause and has an intact uterus. Which of the following recommendations is the best treatment option that balances risks and benefits for the management of this patient’s symptoms?
Oral conjugated estrogen + medroxyprogesterone acetate
Transdermal estradiol + micronized oral progesterone
Intravaginal estrogen cream + oral progestogen
Intravaginal estrogen cream
Conjugated equine estrogen therapy alone has demonstrated to significantly increase the risk of
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Colorectal cancer
Breast cancer
Which of the following agents would be the best option to treat moderate hot flashes in a 55-year-old woman with history of breast cancer?
Tibolone
Estrogen
Paroxetine
Progestogen
What is the first-line therapy for a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman suffering from mild genitourinary syndrome of menopause?
Intravaginal moisturizer and lubricants
Intravaginal estrogen cream
Paroxetine
Clonidine
A 52-year-old woman had a hysterectomy 6 months ago and is seeking treatment for her vasomotor symptoms. She has no significant family history. Based on the findings from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) extended-post intervention study, what would be the most appropriate information to provide the patient regarding menopause hormone therapy (MHT)
Do not initiate hormone therapy now because women younger than 60 years have increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke and have the least favorable benefit-risk profile with MHT
Initiate hormone therapy now because women younger than 60 years have not shown an increased risk of coronary heart disease and have most favorable benefit-risk profile with MHT
Initiate MHT later because women older than 60 years will be within the “window of opportunity” to reduce risk of breast cancer
Initiate hormone therapy later because women older than 60 years will be within the “window of opportunity” to reduce risk of coronary heart disease
Long-term MHT can be routinely prescribed for which of the following conditions?
Dementia unresponsive to other therapies
Coronary heart disease
Diabetes
None of the above
Which of the following intravaginal estrogens is also approved for treatment of vasomotor symptoms?
Estring (estradiol vaginal ring)
Femring (estradiol vaginal ring)
Femring (estradiol vaginal ring)
Imvexxy (estradiol vaginal insert)
A 47-year-old postmenopausal woman with an intact uterus reports experiencing bothersome vasomotor symptoms. She has a history of gall bladder disease. Which of the following is the best treatment option for management of her symptoms?
Transdermal estrogen
Transdermal estrogen with micronized progesterone
Oral conjugated equine estrogen
Oral conjugated equine estrogen with micronized progesterone
Which of the following is most effective for the treatment of severe hot flashes in a 54-year-old healthy menopausal woman?
Estrogen and progestogen therapy
Black cohosh
Bazedoxifene
Paroxetine
MJ is a healthy 53-year-old female. She reports her last menses was 9 months ago. MJ is likely experiencing?
Menopause
Perimenopause
Postmenopause
Early onset menopause
A 51-year-old woman is experiencing severe vasomotor symptoms. Her past medical history is significant for hysterectomy. Which of the following is the best treatment options to alleviate her vasomotor symptoms?
Black cohosh
Systemic estrogen therapy
Compounded bioidentical hormone therapy
Transdermal estrogen with progestogen therapy
A 54-year-old woman with a history of deep vein thrombosis, dyslipidemia, and depression is seeking treatment for her bothersome vasomotor symptoms. Which of the following is the best treatment options to alleviate her vasomotor symptoms?
Black cohosh
Medroxyprogesterone
Duavee (conjugated estrogen with bazedoxifene)
Paroxetine
Menopause is defined as amenorrhea (following the loss of ovarian follicular activity) for __________.
12 months
6 months
3 months
2 years
Which of the following is associated with perimenopause?
changes in lipids and bone loss
vasomotor symptoms
vulvovaginal symptoms
irregular menstrual cycles
Mood wings
Which of the following describes hormonal changes due to perimenopause/menopause?
Increased FSH and LH, Decreased estrogen
Decreased FSH and LH, Increased estrogen
Ovaries are primary site of estrogen and progesterone production
Ovaries primarily secrete androstenedione and testosterone
Select the lifestyle modifications that may help with menopause symptoms.
Using a sauna
Exercising daily
Quitting smoking
Avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods
Increasing room temperature
Modulates serotonin, has properties of an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and SERM, patients need to monitor liver damage risk
Black Cohosh
Soybeans
Flaxseed
Red Clover
Which medication has an associated risk of CHD, Breast cancer, Stroke, Gallbladder disease and VTE events?
Estrogen
Black Cohosh
Progestogens
Bioidentical hormones
Which of the following symptoms would NOT likely be related to the patient being on estrogen therapy?
Nausea/vomiting
Heavy bleeding, bloating, edema, and weight gain
Headache and hypertension
Breast tenderness
GI upset
Conjugated equine estrogens is also known as
Premarin
Femring
Estrone
Combipatch
Estrogen taken PO increases circulating sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) which __________the bioavailability of androgens and estrogens.
Increases
Decreases
Has no effect
What is the approximate equivalent dose to estrogen for the listed medications?
0.625mg, 1mg, 5mcg, 50mcg
0.625mcg, 1mcg, 5mg, 50mg
0.625mg, 1mcg, 5mcg, 50mg
0.625mcg, 1mg, 5mcg, 50mcg
What are the advantages of transdermal delivery system?
No increase in Blood pressure, SHBG, triglycerides or C-reactive protein
Lower risk of DVT, Stroke, and MI
Increased frequency in dosing
Enters circulation at a variable rate
Patients who __________ must add progesterone or estrogen agonist/antagonist to prevent endometrial hyperplasia and cancer.
have an intact uterus
have had a hysterectomy
have had a stroke
have high blood pressure
What is the most common progestogen compound in the US?
Medroxyprogesterone
Premarin
Norethindrone
Drosperinone
Prempro is a combination of MPA and CE and uses a _________dosing regimen.
cyclic
continuous
continuous pulsed
sequential
Contraindications for MHT include
Breast cancer
History of blood clots
History of stroke and/or MI
Liver dysfunction disease
Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
Patients who have ________ should use MHT with caution.
HTN
Hypothyroidism
Hypotriglyceridemia
Severe hypocalcemia
Fluid retention
HRT should be evaluated for each patient based on their specific benefit/risk profile.
True
False
Symptoms of androgen deficiency include
Unexplained fatigue
Sexual function changes
Diminished sense of wellbeing
Amenorrhea
Which of the following is an ABSOLUTE contraindication for androgens?
Pregnancy/lactation
Known/suspected androgen-dependent cancer
Low SHBG
Clinical hirsutism
Moderate to severe acne
Which of the following is a contraindication for androgens but can still be used with caution?
Pregnancy/lactation
Known/suspected androgen-dependent cancer
Low SHBG
Clinical hirsutism
Moderate to severe acne
Can testosterone be given to postmenopausal women?
Yes but only with estrogen
Yes but only without estrogen
Yes but generalized use is not recommended
No
Which of the following is associated with hot flushes and less often with leg cramps?
SERMs
Androgens
SSRIs
SNRIs
Which medication has a black box warning for stroke and venous thromboembolism and endometrial hyperplasia and cancer in a woman with a uterus who take unopposed estrogen therapy.
Osphena
Combipatch
Duavee
Evista
When should the therapy efficacy be evaluated?
after 6 weeks of therapy
after 2 weeks of therapy
after 12 weeks of therapy
after 8 weeks of therapy
Hormone therapy should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed.
True
False
What doses of CEE and MPA were used for the WHI studies on estrogen and estrogen plus progestin?
0.625mg CEE
6.25 mcg CEE
2.5 mg MPA
2.5 mcg MPA
Estrogen is good for your heart.
True
False
It depends
short term HRT is considered
≤ 5 years
≤ 2 years
≤ 10 years
≤ 6 months
Osphena can be used to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms.
True
False
