Deck 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 1

Why is it critical to have prevention efforts and education for the youth regarding sexually transmitted infections?

A)The incidence of STIs is low among teens and young adults when compared to other age groups.
B)Permissiveness among youth is creating a moral anarchy leading to social disintegration.
C)Sexually transmitted infections disproportionately affect teens and young adults.
D)New health reforms require this effort as a mandatory exercise for all health related organizations.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Drake is experiencing a discharge from his urethra and there is a mild discomfort when he urinates.Drake is most likely suffering from _____.

A)chlamydia
B)syphilis
C)HIV infection
D)genital warts

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is a major reason why chlamydia goes undiagnosed and untreated, especially among women?

A)The social stigma attached to the infection.
B)The high costs of medical treatment.
C)The asymptomatic nature of the infection in a majority of cases.
D)The good recovery rate in response to home remedies.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Small, cauliflower-like growths on the genitals are a characteristic feature of:

A)genital warts.
B)genital herpes.
C)gonorrhea.
D)pubic lice.

Question 5

HPV stands for human papillomavirus, which causes:

A)pubic lice.
B)genital herpes.
C)genital warts.
D)crabs.

Question 6

In America, chlamydia is most prevalent among:

A)adolescent girls.
B)men in their late 20s.
C)post-menopausal women.
D)lesbians in later adulthood.

Question 7

Amy notices several blisters on her labia, which are quite painful, especially when they burst.They go away in a few weeks, but often return unpredictably for 7 to 14-day periods.Amy regularly has sex with her boyfriend whom she met a month earlier.Her symptoms point to a likely case of:

A)HPV infection.
B)genital herpes.
C)chicken pox.
D)chlamydia.

Question 8

Genital herpes is transmitted by:

A)blood transfusion.
B)sexual intercourse.
C)contact with clothing of the infected person.
D)nonsexual contact with the infected person.

Question 9

Of the various types of STDs, the type that is caused by a _____ cannot be cured, only treated to reduce symptoms.

A)parasite
B)bacterium
C)fungus
D)virus

Question 10

Which of the following complications may occur if chlamydia is left untreated in women?

A)Pelvic inflammatory disease
B)Genital warts
C)Proctitis
D)Miscarriage in pregnant women

Question 11

In men, chlamydia is diagnosed by:

A)taking a sample of cells from the surface of the penis.
B)doing a blood test.
C)doing a buccal smear test.
D)taking a urine sample.

Question 12

The majority of people infected with HPV:

A)are prone to develop breast cancer.
B)are likely to develop pelvic inflammatory disease.
C)are male homosexuals.
D)are likely to have no symptoms.

Question 13

People with herpes are more infectious when:

A)they are asymptomatic.
B)they are infected with secondary opportunistic infections like pneumonia.
C)they are having an active outbreak.
D)they engage in homosexual relations.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about chlamydia?

A)Chlamydia is treated with the same drugs used to treat gonorrhea.
B)Chlamydia can lead to damage of the urethra and fallopian tubes.
C)Chlamydia is widely treated with a three shots of Gardasil over a 6-month period.
D)Chlamydia can be treated most effectively with penicillin.

Question 15

Chlamydia is caused by a _____.

A)protozoan
B)virus
C)bacterium
D)fungus

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of pelvic inflammatory disease?

A)It is almost always asymptomatic in women.
B)It always occurs in conjunction with Reiter's syndrome.
C)It affects the uterus and fallopian tubes in females.
D)It occurs as a consequence of disturbed menstruation in women.

Question 17

Paul is wary of contracting STIs from the partners he has sex with.At the individual level, which of the following is the best method for him to prevent contracting chlamydia?

A)Taking antibiotic tablets.
B)Lowering his body mass index and staying on a fat diet.
C)Getting vaccinated against the possible STIs.
D)Using condoms each time he has sexual intercourse.

Question 18

The STI that is most highly associated with cervical cancer is:

A)gonorrhea.
B)syphilis.
C)HPV infection.
D)genital herpes.

Question 19

Treatment for _____ can involve the use of podophyllin, bichloroacetic acid, or cryotherapy.

A)genital herpes
B)HIV infection
C)gonorrhea
D)genital warts

Question 20

Which of the following is a viral STI?

A)Gonorrhea
B)Vaginitis
C)Chlamydia
D)Genital herpes

Question 21

Worldwide, the majority of cases result from:

A)sharing of hypodermic needles.
B)oral-genital sex.
C)homosexual intercourse
D)heterosexual transmission.

Question 22

Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing a person with AIDS?

A)The person has swollen lymph nodes and night sweats.
B)The person has a T cell count of around 1,000.
C)The person is affected by life-threatening opportunistic infections.
D)The person is an asymptomatic carrier.

Question 23

If we examine AIDS in Thailand, it appears the most common means of transmission is:

A)homosexual intercourse.
B)heterosexual intercourse.
C)intravenous drug use.
D)contaminated blood.

Question 24

_____ are critical to the body's immune response in fighting off infections.

A)Red blood cells
B)T cells
C)Epithelial cells
D)Goblet cells

Question 25

People in the early stage of HIV infection are _____.

A)unable to transmit the virus
B)asymptomatic carriers
C)symptomatic with the appearance of lesions
D)prone to rare forms of skin cancers

Question 26

HIV is transmitted by:

A)contaminated blood.
B)sharing utensils with the infected person.
C)touching an infected person.
D)droplets when the infected person sneezes or coughs.

Question 27

An individual's risk of becoming infected with HIV:

A)depends on their sexual practices.
B)depends on their genetic immunity levels.
C)depends on their blood type.
D)depends on their drug dosages.

Question 28

The risk of transmission of herpes from mother to the infant is highest in women who:

A)have recently been infected and are having their first outbreak.
B)are having their first child.
C)have been infected for many years and no longer have outbreaks.
D)decide to have a cesarean delivery.

Question 29

Why should people with herpes be especially careful to use safe sex practices?

A)Herpes infection has no outward manifestation even during the active period.
B)Herpes infection increases one's risk of becoming infected with HIV.
C)Herpes infection increases one's risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease.
D)Pregnant women with herpes have a high risk of miscarriage.

Question 30

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by a _____.

A)fungus
B)protozoan
C)virus
D)bacterium

Question 31

The treatment of herpes involves administering a drug called _____.

A)penicillin
B)podophyllin
C)acyclovir
D)tetracycline

Question 32

Among women, the leading category of HIV exposure is:

A)injection drug use.
B)homosexual relationships.
C)heterosexual contact.
D)blood transfusion.

Question 33

Currently, which of the following STIs does not have a cure?

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

Question 34

Which of the following behaviors accounts for the greatest risk of contracting HIV?

A)A person receiving a blood transfusion.
B)A drug user who uses hypodermic needles.
C)The receiving partner in cunnilingus.
D)The receiving partner in anal intercourse.

Question 35

The category of individuals in the United States who constitute the largest group of those who have AIDS is:

A)people who inject drugs.
B)hemophiliacs and people with other blood disorders.
C)heterosexuals.
D)men who have sex with men.

Question 36

Which of the following STIs can be transmitted from an infected woman to her baby during pregnancy or childbirth?

A)Chlamydia
B)HIV infection
C)Pubic lice
D)Genital warts

Question 37

The early stage of HIV infection lasts as long as:

A)the ELISA test does not detect the presence of antibodies to HIV.
B)the T cell count stays below 500 and there is a mild swelling of lymph nodes.
C)opportunistic infections can be controlled with treatment.
D)the person is feeling well and the T cell count stays around 1,000.

Question 38

Which of the following effects does HIV have on the body?

A)It causes a yellow/green discharge to appear from the urethra.
B)It damages the nerves of the body, thus causing paralysis.
C)It attacks the reproductive system leading to infertility.
D)It destroys the body's natural system of immunity to diseases.

Question 39

The sexual behavior most likely to transmit AIDS is _____.

A)fellatio
B)cunnilingus
C)anal intercourse
D)vaginal intercourse

Question 40

Which of the following groups of cells of the body does HIV invade?

A)Epithelial cells
B)Red blood cells
C)T cell
D)B cells

Question 41

Within the last few years, several drugs for treating the HIV virus have become available.A category of drugs that are effective is known as:

A)acyclovir cocktails.
B)protease inhibitors.
C)HIV-2 inhibitors.
D)serotonin inhibitors.

Question 42

Under current conditions, which of the following is the most effective way to combat the threat of HIV infection?

A)Gene therapy
B)Microbicides
C)Drug cocktails
D)Behavioral prevention

Question 43

A positive ELISA should:

A)always be confirmed by a second, more specific test.
B)distinguish between true cases of HIV and false positive results.
C)serve as an extremely reliable proof that the person has HIV.
D)prove that the person has a lowered T-cell count.

Question 44

Which of the following factors is the main hurdle in developing a vaccine for HIV?

A)Insufficient funds for research and experimentation.
B)Legal issues around experiments involving HIV.
C)The mutative feature of the virus.
D)The time required in the development of the vaccines.

Question 45

A rare form of cancer that is often found among AIDS patients is:

A)Kaposi's sarcoma.
B)testicular cancer.
C)prostate cancer.
D)Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Question 46

Which of the following is typically the first consequence of infection with gonorrhea in males?

A)Seminal vesiculitis
B)Cystitis
C)Prostatitis
D)Urethritis

Question 47

_____ is a sexually transmitted infection that usually causes symptoms of a puslike discharge and painful, burning urination in the male but is frequently asymptomatic in the female.

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

Question 48

One of the main reasons for an increase in gonorrhea in the last couple of decades has been:

A)that gonorrhea has always increased during wartime activity.
B)that gonorrhea has mutated and is no longer curable with antibiotics.
C)the shift from the condom to the pill that has raised the infection among women.
D)the fact that both infected males and females are now asymptomatic for longer durations.

Question 49

Herman complains of painful urination and a yellowish discharge from the penis.The symptoms could point to a possible case of:

A)"crabs" from a toilet seat.
B)gonorrhea.
C)chlamydia.
D)HIV infection.

Question 50

Approximately 5 percent of the people who become infected with HIV continue for 10 years or more with no deterioration of their immune systems.These people have been labeled as:

A)rapid progressors.
B)regressors.
C)nonprogressors.
D)super-immunes.

Question 51

In the treatment of AIDS, what is the action of the medications DDI (dideoxyinosine or didanosine) and DDC (dideoxycytidine)?

A)They manufacture new T cells.
B)They stop HIV from replicating.
C)They treat the symptoms of Pneumocystis carinii.
D)They boost the potency of the remaining T cells.

Question 52

Recent research indicates that those individuals, who have been HIV-infected for 10 years or more and show no ill effects, have more of an HIV-suppressor factor in their bodies called:

A)T-cells.
B)Y-cells.
C)XY-cells.
D)chemokines.

Question 53

Historical records indicate that _____ is the oldest of the sexual diseases.

A)chlamydia
B)gonorrhea
C)pediculosis pubis
D)syphilis

Question 54

Which of the following statements is true regarding HIV infection among women?

A)Women tend to be more prone to both strains of HIV found in the United States.
B)Women make up the majority undergoing clinical trials of anti-HIV drugs.
C)Pregnant women using AZT can substantially reduce the rate of infection in their babies.
D)HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death of American women aged 20 to 40.

Question 55

What is the significance of the gene mutation in the battle against HIV?

A)People with two copies of the CCR5 gene mutation are resistant to infection.
B)People with two copies of the CCR5 gene mutation, if infected, show much slower disease progression.
C)The CCR5 gene mutation is much more common in Asia than in other parts of the world.
D)The CCR5 gene mutation has reduced the scope of gene therapy as a treatment procedure.

Question 56

Which of the following statements is the correct description of a microbicide?

A)Genetically modified microbial cells capable of fighting infection from within.
B)New strains of HIV and other pathogens that develop resistance to traditional medications.
C)Substances, usually in ointment form, that kill microbes such as HIV.
D)Part of the "drug cocktail" used in fighting HIV infection.

Question 57

Gonorrhea is caused by a _____.

A)fungus
B)protozoan
C)virus
D)bacterium

Question 58

In the United States, AIDS in infants has:

A)nearly been eliminated.
B)doubled in the past 5 years.
C)been found to be passed from fathers as well.
D)remained uncontrolled because of the lack of drugs to treat AIDS.

Question 59

The blood test that detects the presence of antibodies to HIV is the:

A)ELISA test.
B)Southern blot test.
C)flow cytometry.
D)isoelectric focusing technique.

Question 60

Azidothymidine is a drug used to treat:

A)persons infected with syphilis.
B)HPV infections.
C)HIV-infected persons.
D)gonorrhea.

Question 61

Trichomoniasis is caused by a _____.

A)virus
B)bacterium
C)protozoan
D)parasite

Question 62

The newest treatment of choice for gonorrhea is:

A)tetracycline.
B)a large dose of Cipro.
C)ceftriaxone.
D)penicillin.

Question 63

Brendon has not been well for the past few months.His symptoms include fever, fatigue, and an enlarged and tender liver.Doctors say that he is affected by a disease of the liver which he could have contracted through vaginal or anal intercourse, oral-anal sex, or needle sharing.Which of the following is the possible diagnosis for Brendon's symptoms?

A)Gonorrhea
B)Herpes simplex
C)Gardnerella vaginalis
D)Viral hepatitis

Question 64

What is the difference in the incidence of gonorrhea in men and women?

A)Men tend to contract it through cunnilingus, while women contract it through fellatio.
B)Women are more prone to it owing to menstrual discharges.
C)Asymptomatic gonorrhea does not occur in males.
D)Asymptomatic gonorrhea is much more common among women than men in early stages.

Question 65

_____ refers to a form of vaginitis causing a frothy white or yellow discharge with an unpleasant odor.

A)Genital warts
B)Pediculosis pubis
C)Syphilis
D)Trichomoniasis

Question 66

Hepatitis B is caused by a _____.

A)virus
B)bacterium
C)protozoan
D)parasite

Question 67

Identify the STI against which a vaccine is available.

A)Hepatitis B
B)Chlamydia
C)AIDS
D)Genital herpes

Question 68

If left untreated for long periods, trichomoniasis may cause damage to the cells of the cervix, making them more susceptible to:

A)pelvic inflammatory disease.
B)ectopic pregnancies.
C)irregular menstruation.
D)pulmonary infections.

Question 69

Silver nitrate is administered to a newborn's eyes to prevent blindness caused by _____ from an infected mother.

A)genital warts
B)herpes
C)HIV infection
D)gonorrhea

Question 70

The primary site of gonorrheal infection in women is the:

A)cervix.
B)bladder.
C)fallopian tubes.
D)ovaries.

Question 71

If left untreated, trichomoniasis increases susceptibility to _____.

A)gonorrhea
B)syphilis
C)HIV infection
D)HPV infection

Question 72

_____ refers to a liver disease that can be transmitted sexually or by needle sharing.

A)Genital warts
B)Genital herpes
C)Hepatitis B
D)Syphilis

Question 73

Beginning a few months after the original appearance of the chancre, a generalized body rash develops, marking the beginning of:

A)primary-stage syphilis.
B)secondary-stage syphilis.
C)latent-stage syphilis.
D)tertiary-stage syphilis.

Question 74

In a pregnant woman with syphilis, when the fetus is infected, the child is said to have _____ syphilis.

A)congenital
B)infantile
C)perinatal
D)pediatric

Question 75

Which of the following STDs is called "the Great Pox"?

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

Question 76

Pubic lice may be transmitted through _____.

A)intravenous drug use
B)protozoan carriers
C)blood transfusion
D)toilet seats

Question 77

The major early symptom of _____ is the chancre.

A)AIDS
B)gonorrhea
C)syphilis
D)genital herpes

Question 78

The stage of syphilis for which there may be no symptoms at all (for several years) is _____ syphilis.

A)primary-stage
B)secondary-stage
C)latent
D)late

Question 79

Neville reveals to his doctor that he had sex with a stranger almost a month ago while on vacation and is worried about the risk of a possible STI.The doctor finds that Neville is exhibiting the first stage of syphilis which is characterized by:

A)a grayish-greenish discharge.
B)a chancre.
C)a skin rash.
D)blisters on the back.

Question 80

Which of the following marks the end of the primary stage of a syphilis infection?

A)The symptoms of insanity and paralysis.
B)The appearance of a generalized body rash.
C)The appearance of painful blisters in the genital region.
D)The disappearance of the chancre.