After reviewing information about estrogens and their use, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as true? Select all that apply
A) Changes in lipids levels occur with the use of estrogens.
B) Progestin use is recommended when estrogen is used after a hysterectomy.
C) Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) helps to lessen the changes to the aging tissues.
D) Estrogens increase a woman's risk for gallbladder disease.
E) The use of estrogens is associated with relatively few adverse reactions.
Ans: A, C, D
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Estrogens can relieve symptoms of menopause but can lead to blood pressure and lipid changes. ERT can help lessen the changes to aging tissues, but the estrogen does increase a woman's risk for gallbladder disease. The addition of progestin is recommended when estrogen is used to treat menopausal symptoms in a woman with an intact uterus. Estrogen alone may be used for estrogen replacement therapy after a hysterectomy. The administration of estrogen by any route may result in many adverse reactions, although these reactions vary in incidence and intensity.
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