Deck 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Question 1

What is the most common cause of vaginal discharge that often causes a "fishy" odor?

A) Bacterial vaginosis
B) Gonorrhea
C) HPV
D) Pubic lice

Answer 1

A

Question 2

How do men and women differ in their symptoms of gonorrhea?

A) Men may not develop symptoms for several months, whereas women show symptoms within a week of infection.
B) Men tend to develop symptoms within a week of infection, whereas women may not experience symptoms until complications have developed.
C) Men and women both develop symptoms within a week of being infected.
D) Both men and women tend to be asymptomatic for anywhere from several months to several years.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A person with an STI is being treated with Kwell ointment. Most likely, the STI is:

A) Pubic lice
B) Chlamydia
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Herpes

Answer 3

A

Question 4

How many stages does syphilis progress through?

A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five

Question 5

What happens if syphilis is left untreated?

A) The person will continue to have wart like bumps on their body that will remain contagious.
B) It could eventually be fatal.
C) It would eventually clear up and go away at which time the person is no longer contagious.
D) It could lead to penile or uterine cancer.

Question 6

If people have a "punishment concept" of STIs, they:

A) Believe that STIs are the primary cause of sexual disorders.
B) Think those who develop STIs deserve them.
C) Believe it is okay to not tell ex-lovers when they find out they have an STI.
D) Feel that people who commit sex crimes should be infected with STIs as their consequence.

Question 7

"Crabs" is to pubic lice as "clap" is to:

A) Herpes
B) Gonorrhea
C) Syphilis
D) Chlamydia

Question 8

A person with an STI had a chancre that seemed to heal. A month later the person broke out in a hives-like rash and had flu-like symptoms. What is the most likely STI diagnosis?

A) Gonorrhea
B) Chancroid
C) Syphilis
D) Herpes

Question 9

If a woman experienced repeat yeast infections, what dietary change would her health care provider possibly recommend?

A) Eat more proteins.
B) Eat a cup of yogurt each day.
C) Drink a serving of apple juice each day.
D) Eat more blueberries.

Question 10

What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

A) Itching of the scrotal region
B) Painful erections
C) An inability to ejaculate
D) Painful or frequent urination

Question 11

Which of the following may be treated with antibiotics?

A) Pubic lice
B) Herpes
C) HPV
D) Chlamydia

Question 12

What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.?

A) Herpes
B) Gonorrhea
C) Syphilis
D) Chlamydia

Question 13

Approximately what percent of new STIs in the U.S. involve those in the 15-24 year-old range?

A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 60%
D) 80%

Question 14

Severe genital itching caused by parasites is a common symptom of which STI?

A) Scabies
B) Chlamydia
C) Genital warts
D) Herpes

Question 15

What does the term latency mean in relation to STIs?

A) It is used in relation to STIs that have the worst health outcomes.
B) It refers to STIs that show no symptoms.
C) It refers to the period of time when a person with an STI does not test positive for it.
D) It refers to STIs that are treated with antibiotics.

Question 16

What is true about the current rates of gonorrhea?

A) Rates have stayed the same since the 1990s.
B) Rates have steadily increased since the 1990s.
C) Rates were decreasing, leveled off for about 10 years and have since been decreasing.
D) Rates were increasing, decreased for about 5 years and have since been increasing.

Question 17

Which STIs are monitored by federal mandatory reporting laws?

A) Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV
B) Herpes, HPV, and HIV
C) Only syphilis and HIV
D) Doctors and health centers are required by law to report information on all STIs.

Question 18

Which ethnic group experiences the highest rates of STIs in the United States?

A) White
B) Black
C) Hispanic
D) Native American

Question 19

What is one of the most serious long-term outcomes of chlamydia in women?

A) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
B) Ovarian cancer
C) Increased risk for hysterectomy
D) Neurological damage

Question 20

How can gonorrhea be contracted?

A) Oral sex
B) Vaginal sex
C) Newborn during delivery
D) All of these

Question 21

Latoya has a yellow, foul-smelling discharge and vaginal itching. She may have:

A) A yeast infection
B) Chlamydia
C) Scabies
D) Trichomoniasis

Question 22

It is estimated that _____ percent of sexually active men and women will get HPV at some point in their lives.

A) 20
B) 30
C) 50
D) 70

Question 23

Tyson was diagnosed with an STI but never had any symptoms. What STI was he likely to have been diagnosed with?

A) Herpes
B) HPV
C) Chlamydia
D) It could have been any of these.

Question 24

A person is experiencing "viral shedding" but no other symptoms. What is this person's most likely STI diagnosis?

A) Herpes and contagious
B) Herpes but not contagious
C) Genital warts and contagious
D) Genital warts but not contagious

Question 25

What is the name for the types of illnesses that cause further deterioration of a person with HIV/AIDS?

A) Secondary diseases
B) Opportunistic diseases
C) Autoimmune diseases
D) Inoculatory diseases

Question 26

What group is at higher risk of contracting hepatitis?

A) Women who have sex with women
B) People with fair skin
C) Housemates of someone with hepatitis
D) All of these

Question 27

What does the term "autoinoculation" refer to?

A) The period of initial infection with an STI
B) Passing an STI back and forth between partners
C) Self-infecting a new area of one's body with an existing STI
D) Developing an STI from something besides sexual activity

Question 28

What happened when the first identified cases of HIV were gay men and intravenous drug users?

A) People assumed gay men also used drugs.
B) People became more compassionate towards the gay population.
C) Scientists overlooked the high rates of infection in the lesbian community.
D) As many as 1 out of 5 believed that people infected with HIV got what they deserved.

Question 29

What is a serious complication commonly associated with viral hepatitis?

A) Diabetes
B) Brain damage
C) Liver damage
D) Infertility

Question 30

What is one advancement that has been made related to HIV?

A) Medication that can be given within 6 months of infection to rid the body of the HIV infection
B) Medication that can be given to the partner of a person with HIV to prevent transmission
C) Development of rapid HIV testing that can be done through a blood sample or sample of mucus membranes in the mouth
D) Development of prenatal testing for babies whose mothers are HIV positive

Question 31

The majority of people who become infected with genital herpes are infected by someone who:

A) Received treatment and was no longer having symptoms.
B) Has had herpes for less than one year.
C) Doesn't even know they have it.
D) Has had herpes for over one year

Question 32

What is the typical time it takes for the average person who is HIV-positive and not receiving any type of treatment to develop AIDS?

A) 1-2 years
B) 2-4 years
C) 5-7 years
D) 8-10 years

Question 33

Who is most likely to contract PID?

A) Jason, 25-year-old sexually active gay male
B) Kimberly, a 19-year-old sexually active heterosexual female
C) Casey, a 23-year-old abstinent lesbian female
D) Cameron, a 20-year-old sexually active bisexual male

Question 34

What is true regarding the use of antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir and valacyclovir, for treatment of herpes?

A) They shorten the duration of outbreaks and reduce recurrences of future outbreaks.
B) They kill the bacteria associated with herpes, but usually do not cure it.
C) They reduce the outbreaks and cure it in about 50% of the cases.
D) They shorten outbreaks, however, have many high risk side effects if used long term.

Question 35

All of the following statements are true regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) EXCEPT:

A) There are over 40 types of HPVs.
B) The majority of people who are infected do not know they have it.
C) Some strains of HPV cause genital warts and some strains can lead to cervical cancer.
D) Once a person is infected with HPV, it is impossible to get rid of.

Question 36

What area of the body can genital warts affect?

A) Penile shaft and vulva area
B) Anus
C) Throat
D) All of these

Question 37

It is estimated that one in ______ Americans is infected with herpes type 2 (HSV-2).

A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) Seven

Question 38

What can trigger herpes outbreaks?

A) Exposure to sunlight
B) Fatigue
C) Chapped lips
D) All of these

Question 39

If a woman has a "high risk" form of human papillomavirus (HPV), what should she be especially concerned about?

A) Developing genital warts
B) Developing hepatitis
C) Developing cervical cancer
D) Developing neurological impairment

Question 40

What STI is there currently a vaccine for?

A) Herpes
B) Chlamydia
C) HPV
D) All of these

Question 41

According to research from the Centers for Disease Control, over 90% of the time a person's body can clear the HPV virus within two years.

Question 42

What is viral load testing used for in people who are HIV positive?

A) It is measuring the severity of the viral infection by estimating the amount of virus in bodily fluid.
B) It is measuring the T-cell count which is useful in predicting life expectancy of a person who is HIV positive.
C) It is testing for the likelihood the person will pass the virus on to a sex partner.
D) It is testing for the likelihood that a pregnant woman will pass the virus on to her unborn child.

Question 43

Women are at greater risk for long-term complications from STIs.

Question 44

What is suggested in your text as one of the most useful things people who are sexually active can do to prevent STIs?

A) Don't have sex before you are 18.
B) Have a yearly pap test.
C) Get tested.
D) Only have one partner at a time.

Question 45

People infected with herpes will have it for the rest of their lives, even though they may not experience any symptoms.

Question 46

When a woman has a pap test, the test is also screening for STIs.

Question 47

Since the discovery of more advanced treatment options for HIV in the late 1990s, how has the percent of gay men who engage in "high risk" behaviors changed?

A) Increased.
B) Decreased.
C) Stayed the same.
D) Decreased initially and then increased.

Question 48

What has contributed to the decrease in HIV and AIDS related deaths?

A) There are less homosexual males now than there were 20 years ago.
B) There are fewer intravenous drug users than there were 20 years ago.
C) The development of HAART therapy
D) The ability to rid the body of the HIV virus if detected within the first six months.

Question 49

Most bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics.

Question 50

The HPV vaccine is best when given one year after the onset of sexual activity.

Question 51

Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic, the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in the U.S.

Question 52

What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa?

A) Heterosexual intercourse
B) Males having sex with males
C) Intravenous drug use
D) Prostitution

Question 53

There are currently vaccines available for all types of hepatitis.

Question 54

What is something the author of your text suggests including in the conversation with your partner about STIs?

A) Past sexual behaviors
B) The importance of STI testing
C) The importance of honesty
D) All of these

Question 55

Rates of sexually transmitted infections are higher in bisexual women than lesbians.

Question 56

What areas of the world have seen the greatest increase in HIV infections?

A) The U.S. and Europe
B) The U.S. and Africa
C) Central and South America
D) Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Question 57

What is the name for compounds that are applied to the vagina or rectum to protect against STIs and work by providing a physical barrier to keep STIs from reaching certain cells?

A) Condoms
B) Microbicides
C) Antiretrovirals
D) Lactobacillus

Question 58

Where do the majority of people who are HIV positive live?

A) Asia
B) Central and South America
C) Sub-Saharan Africa
D) Easter Europe and Western Asia

Question 59

Someone who is HIV-positive might initially experience flu-like symptoms, followed by a period to time with no obvious symptoms. Only when later, more severe symptoms develop does the seriousness of the disease become apparent. What other STI is this similar to?

A) Herpes
B) Chlamydia
C) Syphilis
D) Trichimoniasis

Question 60

People infected with scabies typically experience immediate relief from itching after treatment.

Question 61

Since the 1990s, the annual number of new HIV infections worldwide has steadily declined.

Question 62

Discuss some of the reasons given in your text for why men who have sex with men have been experiencing increases in rates of STIs. Be sure to reference material from your text. What implications would this information have for providing sexuality education to this population?

Question 63

Identify some strategies discussed in your text that a person can use to decrease the possibility of acquiring an STI. Be sure to reference your text.

Question 64

Identify the different categories of sexually transmitted infections; give two examples for each category along with a brief description (i.e. incidence rates, symptoms, treatment options). You do not need to include HIV/AIDS.

Question 65

It is important to notify your sexual partner as soon as a positive diagnosis for an STI is made except for cases where the STI is not contagious.

Question 66

Identify the two ectoparasitic STIs; describe how common they are and what a person diagnosed with these STIs would be advised to do.

Question 67

Compare the common vaginal infections, including trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candiasis. What would be distinguishing symptoms to help a person tell the difference between each?

Question 68

Unlike other medications that typically require an 80% adherence rate to remain effective, HIV drugs require a nearly perfect adherence rate to be effective.

Question 69

Higher knowledge levels about HIV/AIDS are consistently strong predictors of behavior changes and the practice of safer sex among U.S. college students.

Question 70

Discuss how society's communication about sexuality in general impacts communication about STIs. Discuss some of the reasons people why people do not get tested for STIs.

Question 71

During the 1990s and today, rates of high risk sexual behaviors among gay males have steadily decreased due to fear of contracting HIV.

Question 72

Differentiate between "high risk" and "low risk" HPV and explain long-term consequences of these risk types.

Question 73

What are common causes and long-term effect of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Question 74

Choose three different global regions and discuss both the prevalence rates for HIV in each country as well as the main modes of transmission in each country. What do you think could be done to decrease HIV infections in each specific region?

Question 75

Define the punishment concept of disease and explain how the punishment concept might make a person neglect protecting themselves from STIs. Also discuss how this concept impacts families and loved ones of persons who are HIV positive.