Quiz: Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify menopausal hormone therapy?

   AA probable (likely) human carcinogenBA possible human carcinogen (weaker evidence)CA known human carcinogen (strongest evidence)DNot classifiable — evidence is inconclusive

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2. Q2.According to this article, how are people most often exposed to menopausal hormone therapy?

   ATaking prescription hormone therapy for menopause symptomsBThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itCOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itDOnly through contact with the eyes

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3. Q3.Menopausal hormone therapy is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   Abrain tumorsBBreast cancer (with combined therapy) and endometrial cancer (with estrogen alone)Cchildhood leukemiaDmelanoma of the skin

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4. Q4.What does it mean that menopausal hormone therapy is classified as a carcinogen?

   AThat everyone exposed to it is certain to get cancerBThat it has been banned in every countryCThat there is no way to reduce exposure to itDThat it can cause cancer under some conditions — a hazard, not a measure of personal risk

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