Deck 11: Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 1

The CDC recommends that women diagnosed with chlamydia:

A)be rescreened three to four months after treatment is completed
B)delay treatment is they are pregnant or nursing when they are diagnosed
C)use female condoms while they are undergoing treatment
D)refrain from all sexual activity until they have had two consecutive negative screens

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What percentage of women will contract human papillomavirus?

A)30%
B)50%
C)70%
D)90%

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Each year in the United States, about ____ people are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection.

A)2 million
B)9 million
C)14 million
D)19 million

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Herpes simplex 1 is primarily transmitted by:

A)genital contact
B)kissing an infected person
C)contaminated hands
D)using someone's toothbrush

Question 5

Which of the following is the HIGHEST risk behavior where transmission of STIs is concerned?

A)cunnilingus, with barrier protection
B)anal intercourse, with a receptive partner and barrier protection
C)vaginal intercourse, with an insertive partner, no barrier, and withdrawal before ejaculation
D)fellatio, not protected and including ejaculation

Question 6

The most widespread sexually transmitted bacterium in the U.S.is:

A)herpes simplex
B)chlamydia
C)gonorrhea
D)AIDS

Question 7

About _____ percent of women and _____ percent of men with chlamydia have no symptoms.

A)25; 10
B)25; 50
C)50: 75
D)75; 50

Question 8

Male condoms can reduce the risk of transmission of STIs by:

A)less than 10%
B)about 20%
C)about 30%
D)50% or more

Question 9

Which statement is true of sexually transmitted infections?

A)They are easy to spot with the proper information.
B)They may or may not exhibit symptoms.
C)They can easily be cured with antibiotics.
D)They are no longer much of a problem.

Question 10

In the ABCs of safer sex, the "A" stands for

A)abstain
B)approach
C)avoid
D)alert

Question 11

Young people aged 15-24 account for what percentage of new cases of genital herpes occurring in the United States?

A)10%
B)20%
C)30%
D)40%

Question 12

What percentage of current college students have been tested for HIV?

A)6%
B)16%
C)26%
D)36%

Question 13

Of the more than 100 different strains of HPV, _____ are oncogenic (cancer-causing).

A)5%
B)15%
C)35%
D)55%

Question 14

Among females, rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are consistently highest in which of the following age groups?

A)15 to 24
B)25 to 34
C)35 to 44
D)45 to 54

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the HPV vaccine?

A)The vaccine is safe and effective for females, age 11 to 36.
B)Vaccination is recommended for females but not males.
C)Boosters are required every three to five years.
D)Compliance rates for receiving all three required doses are low.

Question 16

Medications like Zovirax and Valtrex:

A)are vaccines that protect someone from herpes
B)can help herpes lesions heal
C)can be used to cure chancroids
D)are used to treat HPV

Question 17

Why do public health officials prefer the term sexually transmitted infections (STIs) rather than sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?

A)The term STI is currently associated with less stigmatization than the term STD.
B)People can and often do transmit STIs without experiencing symptoms, and symptoms are the hallmark of a disease.
C)STIs can be treated with antibiotics, whereas STDs are viral so can be controlled but not cured.
D)STDs and STIs are the same thing, and the new terminology just represents better understanding of the causes of STDs.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of STIs and women?

A)The risk of contracting an STI is higher for women than for men.
B)STI symptoms are usually more obvious in women than in men.
C)Although STIs often cause sterility in men, they rarely harm women's fertility.
D)Women are less likely than men to experience life-threatening complications of STIs.

Question 19

Within two years of becoming sexually active, _____ teenage girls may acquire an STI.

A)one in 10
B)one in 4
C)one in 3
D)one in 2

Question 20

Which of the following is the LOWEST risk behavior where transmission of STIs is concerned?

A)cunnilingus, with barrier protection
B)anal intercourse, with a receptive partner and with barrier protection
C)vaginal intercourse, with an insertive partner, no barrier, and withdrawal before ejaculation
D)fellatio, not protected and including ejaculation

Question 21

Young people between the ages of 13 to 20 account for what percentage of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S.?

A)14%
B)24%
C)34%
D)44%

Question 22

The drug of choice for treating syphilis is:

A)fluoroquinolone
B)valacyclovir
C)penicillin
D)metronidazole

Question 23

Which of the following is a cost-effective way of screening young women for gonorrhea and chlamydia?

A)urine testing
B)blood testing
C)pelvic ultrasound
D)MRI

Question 24

Chancroids:

A)are caused by a virus
B)may spread to the lymph glands and cause tissue death
C)have almost never been seen in the United States
D)can be treated with anti-fungal creams

Question 25

What group has the highest age-adjusted mortality from HIV/AIDS?

A)black Americans
B)white Americans
C)Hispanic Americans
D)Asian Americans

Question 26

In which stage of syphilis do skin rashes appear all over the body?

A)primary
B)secondary
C)latent
D)tertiary

Question 27

Scabies differs from pubic lice in that they:

A)do not cause itching
B)burrow under the skin
C)eat pubic hair
D)are only found in bedding

Question 28

The incidence of syphilis

A)has sharply declined since 1990.
B)declined between 1990 and 2000 but increased from 2000 to 2010
C)has increased sharply among men but decreased sharply among women.
D)has steadily increased since 1990.

Question 29

The eggs that lice lay are called:

A)nits
B)larvae
C)treponema
D)candidiasis

Question 30

Which stage of syphilis is identified by a chancre?

A)primary
B)secondary
C)tertiary
D)There is no chancre associated with syphilis.

Question 31

Which of the following is true of the treatment for gonorrhea?

A)Gonorrhea must be treated with high doses of antivirals.
B)Most cases of gonorrhea resolve on their own, without treatment.
C)Strains of gonorrhea that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics have been found.
D)Fluoroquinolones remain the preferred drugs for treating gonorrhea.

Question 32

Chlamydia can cause a secondary infection in a man's testicles known as

A)nongonococcal urethritis
B)syphilis
C)HPV
D)epididymitis

Question 33

A thick, yellow-white pus from the male penis is indicative of which STI?

A)syphilis
B)gonorrhea
C)chlamydia
D)herpes

Question 34

As many as ________ women with gonorrhea have no symptoms.

A)1 in 10
B)3 in 10
C)5 in 10
D)8 in 10

Question 35

Although black Americans represent only 12 percent of the population, they account for _____ percent of new HIV infections in the U.S.

A)14
B)24
C)34
D)44

Question 36

Trichomoniasis:

A)may cause a yellow-green vaginal discharge
B)is caused by a bacteria
C)usually produces strong symptoms in men
D)cannot be passed from female to female

Question 37

Which statement is true regarding the HIV virus?

A)You can get HIV from touching a toilet seat in a public restroom.
B)The HIV virus is quite easy to contract.
C)HIV can live in blood, vaginal fluid, and breast milk.
D)You can tell by looking at a person whether he/she has HIV.

Question 38

Infection of a woman's fallopian tubes or uterus is called

A)pelvic inflammatory disease
B)toxic shock syndrome
C)gonorrhea
D)syphilis

Question 39

NGU is:

A)an inflammation of the urethra
B)more common in women than men
C)rarely transmitted by sexual contact
D)no longer an issue once the symptoms disappear

Question 40

PID causes _______ of infertility cases each year.

A)5% to 10%
B)10% to 15%
C)15% to 30%
D)30% to 50%

Question 41

____________________ is caused by a mite that burrows under the skin and lays eggs.

Question 42

____________________ is the leading cause of sterility in women.

Question 43

The viral load of an HIV+ patient refers to the:

A)amount of HIV in the lungs
B)amount of HIV in bone marrow
C)amount of HIV in the bloodstream
D)level of viral pneumonia in the lungs

Question 44

Which of the following tests is FDA-approved for home use?

A)ELISA
B)Oral HIV test
C)Home Access
D)Western blot

Question 45

Herpes comes from the Greek word meaning ____________________.

Question 46

The odds of acquiring an STI during a lifetime are one in ____________________.

Question 47

Which statement about antiretroviral therapies is true?

A)ARTs can eradicate the HIV virus.
B)ARTs involve the use of combinations of drugs.
C)ARTs are no longer used for treating HIV.
D)ARTs reduce HIV transmission but not the amount of HIV in the bloodstream.

Question 48

____________________ is the most widespread sexually transmitted bacterium in the U.S.

Question 49

The most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the United States is ____________________.

Question 50

Infection of a woman's fallopian tubes or uterus is called ____________________.

Question 51

____________________ is a sexually transmitted infection that has four distinct stages.

Question 52

The sexually transmitted infection that causes blisters on the skin or mucus membranes is the ____________________ virus.

Question 53

____________________ is the most common STI in men.

Question 54

____________________ causes a frothy yellow-green vaginal discharge with a strong odor.

Question 55

In the safer sex ABCs, the "B" stands for ____________________.

Question 56

Which of the following is true?

A)HIV is easier to catch than other viruses.
B)Sharing dishes, food, and clothing with individuals who are HIV positive is safe.
C)Teenage girls have a reduced risk of HIV infection because of the tightness of the cervix.
D)HIV cannot be transmitted through oral sex.

Question 57

Individuals between 13 and 20 years of age account for _____ of the new cases of HIV infection in the U.S.

A)4%
B)14%
C)24%
D)34%

Question 58

Symptoms of STIs tend to be more ____________________ in women, so they often go undetected and untreated, leading to potentially serious complications.

Question 59

George has been diagnosed with syphilis and therefore, should be treated with ____________________ to cure his bacterial infection.

Question 60

A(n) ____________________ is a soft, painful sore caused by bacteria.

Question 61

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
Gonorrhea

Question 62

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
HPV

Question 63

New forms of therapy have been remarkably effective in boosting levels of protective T cells and reducing ____________________¾the amount of HIV in the bloodstream.

Question 64

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
Home Access

Question 65

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
HSV-2

Question 66

____________________ HIV testing is available in 39 states.

Question 67

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
Chlamydia

Question 68

It can take three to six months for the body to produce the telltale ____________________ for HIV, so a negative result may not be accurate, depending on the timing of the test.

Question 69

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
PID

Question 70

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
Zovirax

Question 71

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
Syphilis

Question 72

Explain what it means when someone is said to be "asymptomatic" while having a sexually transmitted infection (STI).How is it dangerous, particularly if this person is infected with chlamydia and doesn't know it?

Question 73

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
Pubic lice

Question 74

Discuss what you can do to decrease your chance of developing a sexually transmitted infection (STI) if you are in a sexual relationship with a partner.

Question 75

HIV destroys the cell-mediated immune system, particularly the ____________________ (also called T4 helper cells).

Question 76

All HIV tests measure ____________________, cells produced by the body to fight HIV infection.

Question 77

Discuss what steps a person should take if they have an STI.

Question 78

Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a.the clap
f.genital warts
b.blisters on genital area
g.fever blisters around the mouth
c.crabs
h.chancre
d.not an STI
i.HIV test
e.used to treat herpes
j.most common bacterial STI
HSV-1

Question 79

Give an example of five different sexually transmitted diseases along with symptoms and possible side effects.

Question 80

Identify four bodily fluids through which HIV can be spread, and two ways that HIV cannot be spread.