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Natural menopause is defined as: a. the period during the perimenopausal time when the FSH value reaches a level of 60 b. the point in time at which there has been a cessation of menses for at least 12 consecutive months c. the period of time following the 1st 5 yrs following the last menstrual period d. the point when the 3 estrogens: estradiol. estrone, estriol are present in the lowest amounts following peripheral conversion of androstenedione {Ans: b}Which of the following may not be a risk factor for secondary osteoporosis: a. malabsorption b. hyperthyroidism c. Gallbladder dz d. medications such as corticosteroids, anticonvulsants {Ans: c}Modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis include all but the following a. low estrogen level b. lifestyle factors including smoking and excessive ETOH c. advanced age d. lack of wt bearing exercises Ch 12 {Ans: c}Lifestyle approaches to postmenopausal symptom management include a. more than 1000 international units/d of vitamin E b. avoiding sugar, coffee, chocolate, and alcohol c. sleeping more than 8 hrs/ night d. decreasing levels of physical. activity Ch 12 {Ans: b}All of the following medications may cause sexual arousal problems except a. SSRIs and MAOIs. b. tricyclic antidepressants.