Menopause & Osteoporosis- EXAM 3

Question 1

What is menopause

Answer 1

Permenant cessation of menses
Normal process

Question 2

Clinical manifestation of menopause

Answer 2

Breast tissue, body hair, fat and skin elasticity decrease
Hot flashes
Palpitations, sissiness and headaches
Heart disease risk increases due to LDH and HDL changes

Question 3

Nonpharmacologic therapy for menopause

Answer 3

Message
Meditation
Soy

Question 4

What is Osteoporosis

Answer 4

Caused by the imbalance of osteoblasts and osteoclasts
Bones are more fragile
80% are older women
Two types; Type 1=associated with menopause
Type 2= due to a disease process of deficiency

Question 5

Risk factors for Osteoporosis

Answer 5

Family history
Age, Gender
Ethnicity: asian women greater risk
Poor nutrition
Substance abuse
Sedentary lifestyle

Question 6

What to look for to diagnose osteoporosis

Answer 6

Loss of height
Curvature of spine
Low back pain
Fracture of forearm, spine or hip

Question 7

What can be done to prevent osteoporosis

Answer 7

Exercise
Healthy lifestyle: high calcium and Vitamin D
Bone loss prevention medications