Estrogen and progestins

Which site is not acceptable for application of transdermal estrogen

A) Breast

B) Calf

C) Forearm

D) Thigh

A

The nurse is caring for a patient who is status post total knee arthroplasty. The patient has been taking estrogen to relieve menopausal symptoms and increase bone mineral density. Which new assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse?

A) Dizziness with position changes

B) Dyspnea while resting

Nausea and vomiting

D) Vaginal spotting of sanguineous discharge

B

Which supplement can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives?

A) Echinacea

B) Garlic

C) Ginkgo biloba

D) St. John’s wort

D

Research suggests that hormone therapy does not provide which benefits?

A) Cardiovascular protection

B) Increase in bone density

C) Prevention of vaginal atrophy

D) Relief of insomnia and hot flashes

A