Deck 20: Infections of the Reproductive System

Question 1

The female reproductive system includes the following organs/structures

A)Ovaries, kidneys, uterus, vagina
B)Uterus, vagina, bladder, duodenum
C)Bladder, ureter, vagina, uterus
D)Uterus, ovaries, vagina, fallopian tubes

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Measures that can be taken to prevent bacterial vaginitis include

A)douching, use of contraceptive pills, and exercise.
B)use of absorbent tampons, frequent douching, and avoidance of tight pants.
C)avoidance of douching, use of panties with cotton crotch, and exercise.
D)avoidance of tight pants, use of panties with cotton crotch, and infrequent douching.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Bacterial infections of the female reproductive system include

A)vaginitis, toxic shock syndrome, endometritis, and salpingitis.
B)nephritis, endometritis, vaginitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
C)toxic shock syndrome, nephritis, endometritis, and cystitis.
D)endometritis, vaginitis, cystitis, and toxic shock syndrome.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Bacteria that have been identified as frequently responsible for nonsexually transmitted infections of the reproductive system include

A)Escherichia coli, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Staphylococcus aureus.
B)Streptococcus faecalis, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Serratia marcescens.
C)Clostridium tetani, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus.
D)Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Helicobacter pylori, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Question 5

Symptoms of prostatitis include

A)muscle aches, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.
B)painful joints, nausea, and painful urination.
C)painful urination, fever and chills, and weak urine flow.
D)weak urine flow, severe abdominal pains, and bloody stool.

Question 6

The organism that is responsible for the vast majority of cases of fungal vaginitis is

A)Escherichia coli.
B)Streptococcus agalactiae.
C)Klebsiella oxytoca.
D)Candida albicans.

Question 7

A vaginal yeast infection is typically caused by

A)Histoplasma capsulatum.
B)Candida albicans.
C)Aspergillus niger.
D)Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Question 8

__________ is a collective term for any extensive bacterial infection of the pelvic organs.

Question 9

Vaginal epithelial cells that can be examined to determine the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis are referred to as __________.

Question 10

Vaginal infections that are resulting from an overgrowth of normal flora are called

A)endogenous infections.
B)chronic infections.
C)iatrogenic infections.
D)fatal infections.

Question 11

The normal flora present in the healthy male reproductive system is best characterized as

A)primarily gram-positive rods.
B)acid-fast rods.
C)sterile, no normal flora.
D)gram-positive spore formers only.

Question 12

The most common bacterial nonsexually transmitted infection of the male reproductive system is

A)cystitis.
B)prostatitis.
C)mastitis.
D)nephritis.

Question 13

Factors that can increase the chances of vaginitis are

A)urinary blockage, drug use, and stress.
B)use of antibiotics, pregnancy, and menopause.
C)puberty, exposure to HPV, and smoking/tobacco use.
D)menopause, stress, and steroid use.

Question 14

The bacterium most frequently responsible for toxic shock syndrome that originates in the reproductive system is __________.

Question 15

One of the defense mechanisms in place in the organs/tissues of the reproductive tract that prevent microbial infection includes

A)alkaline pH.
B)acidic pH.
C)high sugar concentration.
D)high body temperature.

Question 16

The drug most often used in fighting protozoan infections of the reproductive system is

A)ampicillin.
B)tetracycline.
C)ciprofloxacin.
D)metronidazole.

Question 17

Methods typically used to diagnose bacterial infections of the reproductive system include

A)microscopic examination of discharge from infected organ and microscopic examination of urine for organisms.
B)biopsy of infected tissue and use of selective media.
C)microscopic examination of fecal sample and protein test of urine.
D)antibody agglutination test and coagulation test.

Question 18

Enzymes such as __________,found in cervical mucus and semen,are instrumental in providing a chemical defense against bacterial infections of the reproductive organs.

Question 19

Although normally caused by sexually transmitted organisms,pelvic inflammatory disease is sometimes caused by __________,which is a common part of the vaginal microflora.

Question 20

Infections of the reproductive tract resulting from the introduction of microorganisms through a medical procedure are called

A)chronic infections.
B)endogenous infections.
C)systemic infections.
D)iatrogenic infections.

Question 21

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Candida albicans
b.Borrelia vincentii
c.Streptococcus agalactiae
d.Flagellated protozoan
e.Bacillus subtilis
f.Streptococcus pyogenes
g.Gardnerella vaginalis
1. 30% of vaginitis cases
Trichomoniasis

Question 22

In cases of endometritis,the two bacteria most often responsible for the infection are __________ and __________ .

Question 23

The organism most frequently associated with mastitis in women is __________ .

Question 24

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Candida albicans
b.Borrelia vincentii
c.Streptococcus agalactiae
d.Flagellated protozoan
e.Bacillus subtilis
f.Streptococcus pyogenes
g.Gardnerella vaginalis
1. 30% of vaginitis cases
Vaginal yeast infection

Question 25

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Candida albicans
b.Borrelia vincentii
c.Streptococcus agalactiae
d.Flagellated protozoan
e.Bacillus subtilis
f.Streptococcus pyogenes
g.Gardnerella vaginalis
1. 30% of vaginitis cases
Group B streptococcal infection

Question 26

PID infections may be asymptomatic but often exhibit the symptoms of __________, __________,and __________ .

Question 27

GBS stands for __________.

Question 28

In cases of toxic shock syndrome,the most effective treatment is the immediate use of the antibiotic __________.

Question 29

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Candida albicans
b.Borrelia vincentii
c.Streptococcus agalactiae
d.Flagellated protozoan
e.Bacillus subtilis
f.Streptococcus pyogenes
g.Gardnerella vaginalis
1. 30% of vaginitis cases
30% of vaginitis cases

Question 30

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Candida albicans
b.Borrelia vincentii
c.Streptococcus agalactiae
d.Flagellated protozoan
e.Bacillus subtilis
f.Streptococcus pyogenes
g.Gardnerella vaginalis
1. 30% of vaginitis cases
Balanitis