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What is the primary purpose of menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during the perimenopausal period?
What is the primary purpose of menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during the perimenopausal period?
- To increase the risk of blood clotting and thrombophlebitis
- To increase the risk of myocardial infarction
- To promote the growth of hormone-sensitive cancers
- To replace the naturally secreted estrogen and progesterone hormones (correct)
How does the low-dose estrogen in menopausal HRT help reduce perimenopausal symptoms?
How does the low-dose estrogen in menopausal HRT help reduce perimenopausal symptoms?
- It promotes the growth of hormone-sensitive cancers of the cervix, uterus, ovary, and breast
- It increases the risks of blood clotting, thrombophlebitis, and inappropriate development of thrombi and emboli
- It increases blood estrogen levels, which suppresses the feedback system to lower FSH levels (correct)
- It increases the risk of myocardial infarction and is not recommended for long-term therapy
What are the potential health problems associated with the increased clot formation caused by menopausal HRT?
What are the potential health problems associated with the increased clot formation caused by menopausal HRT?
- Reduced hot flashes and night sweats
- Heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis (correct)
- Improved sleep quality
- Liver impairment, gallbladder disease, and pancreatitis
What is Homan's sign, and what would a positive Homan's sign indicate?
What is Homan's sign, and what would a positive Homan's sign indicate?
Why are menopausal HRT drugs not prescribed to women who have a high risk for hormone-sensitive cancers?
Why are menopausal HRT drugs not prescribed to women who have a high risk for hormone-sensitive cancers?
What other health problems are associated with the use of menopausal HRT?
What other health problems are associated with the use of menopausal HRT?
What is a potential risk of taking perimenopausal HRT drugs more often than prescribed or not following timing instructions?
What is a potential risk of taking perimenopausal HRT drugs more often than prescribed or not following timing instructions?
What should you do to reduce your risk for blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes while taking perimenopausal HRT drugs?
What should you do to reduce your risk for blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes while taking perimenopausal HRT drugs?
What should you do if you notice a yellow tinge on the roof of your mouth or the whites of your eyes while taking perimenopausal HRT drugs?
What should you do if you notice a yellow tinge on the roof of your mouth or the whites of your eyes while taking perimenopausal HRT drugs?
What immediate action should you take if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, swelling in one leg, or symptoms of stroke while taking perimenopausal HRT drugs?
What immediate action should you take if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, swelling in one leg, or symptoms of stroke while taking perimenopausal HRT drugs?
What types of cancers have an increased risk when taking perimenopausal HRT drugs for long periods?
What types of cancers have an increased risk when taking perimenopausal HRT drugs for long periods?
Which of the following is an example of a perimenopausal HRT drug mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a perimenopausal HRT drug mentioned in the text?
