The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about menopause - what to expect, the signs and symptoms, other life changes during menopause, long-term health concerns after menopause, and some chronic medical conditions that tend to appear after menopause.
Course Publication Date:
April 03, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | BOM121019 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Women's Health
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Learning Objectives
Describe ‘natural’ and ‘surgical’ menopause.
Name five signs and symptoms of menopause.
Name five life changes that might influence a woman’s experiences during menopause.
Discuss long-term health concerns after menopause.
Discuss hormone therapy for menopause and the benefits and risks of hormone use.
Name four non-hormonal therapies for menopause.
Discuss prescription drugs for hot flashes and osteoporosis.
Differentiate between ‘common problems’ and ‘major threats’ of menopause.
Describe the changes with FSH levels and estradiol levels during and after menopause.
Name two tips to help manage hot flashes