Question

5) In spite of the conflicting results of its effectiveness, mammography continues to be recommended as a breast cancer screening tool for women.

True

False

6)

1. The symptoms of menopause include all of the following except:

   		Mood changes and insomnia
   		Complete loss of sexual desire
   		Hot flashes
   		Irregular or absent menstrual periods

7)  

An older woman asks you for advice on using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for her menopausal symptoms. What would be your best response?

		The evidence of HRT’s effectiveness is conflicting; consider discussing this with your personal physician
		Women of your age should not be taking any medications because they do more harm than good
		HRT is no longer recommended for menopausal women because it causes lung and kidney cancer
		While some women have been known to develop side effects, HRT is considered generally safe

8)

Which of the following non-drug management therapies are effective in managing high blood pressure?

		Low saturated fat, low sugar diet
		All of the above
		Stress reduction
		Exercise

Answer 1

5). True.Mamography continues to be recommended as a breast screening tool for women.

6) Complete loss of sexual desire is not true.menopause reduces the sexual desire to some extent but not completely suppress it.In menopause state women face difficulty and pain in intercourse due to vaginal dryness and mood elevations also refuses sexual desire.

7). The evidence of HRT effectiveness is conflicting; consider discussing with personal physician.because short period of using this treatment may not affect the health, but long term usage may increase the risk of renal failure,heart problems etc.so under the supervision of physician may help this process of treatment based on health condition and menopausal stages (premenopause,menopause &postmenopause)and intensity of symptoms.

8). All the above. Diet control,exercise& stress reduction maintains high blood pressure