Deck 8: Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

Question 1

How many new cases of STIs are diagnosed in the United States each year?

A) 2 million
B) 8 million
C) 20 million
D) 65 million

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Programs that teach teens only abstinence have been shown to ________.

A) have no impact on the spread of STIs among teens
B) decrease the spread of STIs among teens
C) increase the spread of STIs among teens
D) help teens feel positive about safer sex issues

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Abby is diagnosed with an STI.Her symptoms consist of painful sores and blisters in her anal and vaginal area.Abby most likely has ________.

A) genital herpes
B) shingles
C) genital warts
D) chlamydia

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Much of what we know about the long- and short-term effects of syphilis is based on unethical research conducted as part of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.Who were the participants in this study?

A) 400 Latina women not infected with syphilis
B) 400 African American men infected with syphilis
C) 200 Caucasian men who were not infected with syphilis
D) 400 men and women infected with syphilis

Question 5

Approximately 1in ________ people between the ages of 16 and 49 is currently infected with genital herpes in the United States.

A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12

Question 6

Selena has an outbreak of herpes sores.Her doctor tells her that she has to be extra careful because her risk of contracting HIV is twofold,possibly because __________.

A) herpes sores have a sufficient quantity of HIV antibodies within the sores.
B) HIV can be transmitted through herpes sores.
C) she is treating the outbreak with medication that can cause HIV.
D) HIV is always present when a person has any type of STI.

Question 7

Use what you already know about STIs,substance use,and sexual behavior to solve the following equation or problem.STI + drug use + sexual behavior = __________.

A) no risk
B) low risk
C) minimize risk
D) maximize risk

Question 8

The current term used to describe infectious conditions that are spread from person to person through sexual behaviors is ________________; however,some people may still use the term __________________.The two basically mean the same thing,except the current term emphasizes the fact that certain health conditions are treatable or curable.

A) sexually transmitted infections; sexually transmitted diseases
B) sexually transmitted diseases; sexually transmitted infections
C) viral; bacterial
D) bacterial; viral

Question 9

In her health class,Joyce learns that kissing poses a risk for which of the following infections?

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

Question 10

The risk level associated with contracting herpes,genital warts,and pubic lice while having vaginal intercourse with a condom is ________.

A) none
B) very low
C) moderate to high
D) high

Question 11

If Dr.Johnson was a researcher with the Tuskegee Syphilis Study,more than likely he ________.

A) provided treatment for all participants
B) told all participants that they were infected with syphilis
C) did not tell the participants that they were infected with syphilis
D) encouraged participants to get treatment when the study ended

Question 12

Approximately ________ of persons who are currently infected with HSV-2 do not know they are infected because they have never observed any signs of the virus.

A) 25%
B) 40%
C) 65%
D) 90%

Question 13

________ are a group of viral,bacterial,and other infections that are spread primarily by sexual behaviors.

A) Sexually transmitted infections
B) Paraphilias
C) Sexual dysfunctions
D) Communicable diseases

Question 14

Which of the following is a common myth about STIs?

A) Symptoms of an STI may not be obvious or visible.
B) People cannot get an STI the first time they have sex.
C) STIs are common in all socioeconomic groups.
D) Hormonal forms of contraception offer no protection from STIs.

Question 15

This theory suggests that while under the influence of alcohol,people are more likely to focus on immediate,"feel-good" behaviors and discount the more distant,long-term consequences of the activity.

A) beer goggles theory
B) alcohol induction theory
C) unsafe prediction theory
D) alcohol myopia theory

Question 16

How many people are infected with HIV worldwide?

A) 1 million
B) 10 million
C) 20 million
D) 33 million

Question 17

Viral STIs are ________.

A) curable
B) incurable
C) not preventable
D) treatable with antibiotics

Question 18

The primary symptom of the genital herpes infection is ________.

A) a group of tiny, painful blisters in the genital area
B) the appearance of tiny creatures that attach on the body and feed on its blood
C) thick, cloudy discharge from the vagina or penis
D) a hard, flat, wart in the genital and anal area

Question 19

Herpes simplex virus type 1 is most often the cause of ________.

A) trichomoniasis
B) hepatitis
C) genital warts
D) cold sores

Question 20

Particularly with women,many STIs are ________.

A) not serious
B) asymptomatic
C) not transmissible
D) less transmissible

Question 21

What percentage of people who know that they have HIV continue to practice unsafe sex and do not tell their partners about their HIV status?

A) 4%
B) 34%
C) 64%
D) 94%

Question 22

Josie contracted hepatitis by sexual transmission.Most likely,Josie has which of the following strains of hepatitis?

A) A
B) B
C) D
D) G

Question 23

Janet is at a parent meeting where parents are debating whether or not they should allow their children to get the HPV vaccine.Janet's daughter is in the fourth grade.She is worried that giving her child the vaccine means that she condones sex.Tell her why the vaccine is given to children between the ages of nine and twelve.

A) Most children are engaging in sexual activities and the vaccine may cure HPV infections.
B) Public health professionals are unsure about its effectiveness so they give it to children.
C) Most children have not already been exposed to genital HPV so the vaccine is more effective for this group.
D) The immune system of a child is more robust than that of an adult.

Question 24

Tony does not know it,but he has HPV.If his case is like most cases,the infection will clear his body within:

A) the first week of being contracted.
B) one or two years, but there will be severe health problems.
C) one or two years without causing any severe health problems.
D) ten years, but severe health problems will arise as a result of the infection.

Question 25

It is very important that females understand the guidelines as they relate to cervical cancer and HPV screenings.According to the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,________.

A) cervical cancer screening should begin immediately after a female's first period
B) between 21 and 29, pap tests should be conducted every three years
C) starting at age 30, pap tests and HPV screenings are optional
D) all women over age 70 do not need to undergo cervical cancer screening

Question 26

Which of the following are the prodromal symptoms of genital herpes?

A) painful blisters in the genital area
B) thick, cloudy discharge from the vagina or penis
C) itching, burning, and pain in the initial outbreak area
D) chancre, alopecia, and skin rashes

Question 27

What are antiherpetics?

A) medication used to cure herpes
B) medication used to reduce or prevent herpes breakouts
C) medication used to treat bacterial STIs
D) medication used to treat hepatitis

Question 28

The CDC estimates that ________ million people in the United States alone are currently infected with genital HPV.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 50

Question 29

Your human sexuality class has been discussing HIV.Another student raises his hand and says to the professor,"I'm confused.How can you say that HIV antibodies are found in oral fluids,yet saliva does not transmit HIV?" As a student,you have read extensively on the subject for your research paper.What can you add to the class discussion to provide clarification to this student?

A) I think the professor meant to say that HIV is transmitted through saliva.
B) Actually, HIV is transmitted through soft kisses and there is evidence to prove it.
C) HIV antibodies are not really found in oral fluids; instead, they are found in urine.
D) In general, there is not an adequate amount of the virus in saliva to be transmissible.

Question 30

Lois is diagnosed with genital herpes.What would be the recommended treatment?

A) antibiotics
B) antifungals
C) antiherpetics
D) antiretrovirals

Question 31

If Sam is typical of most sexually active Americans,he may be among the _____ of people who are infected with at least one strain of HPV during their lifetime.

A) 69%
B) 50%
C) 25%
D) 10%

Question 32

Certain types of the human papilloma virus cause ________ cancer.

A) uterine
B) ovarian
C) fallopian
D) cervical

Question 33

Earl has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection.His symptoms consist of warts in his genital and anal area.What is Earl's diagnosis?

A) herpes simplex virus type 2
B) human papilloma virus
C) hepatitis B
D) HIV

Question 34

There are a number of differences between HIV-1 and HIV-2.For one thing,HIV-2 appears to be restricted to West African countries.In addition,HIV-1 and HIV-2 appear to differ in terms of symptoms and how the two diseases progress.Which of the following can be said when comparing HIV-1 and HIV-2?

A) HIV-2 has a higher virus count, is easier to transmit, and does not attack the immune system.
B) The timeframe between infection and noticeable symptoms is longer for HIV-2.
C) The prevalence and incidence of HIV-1 cases is decreasing on its own or without help.
D) In comparison to HIV-2, HIV-1 has lower AIDS-related death rates.

Question 35

Most HPV infections will be cleared by the body within ________ and not cause any serious additional health problems.

A) 1 to 2 months
B) 6 to 12 months
C) 1 to 2 years
D) 6 to 12 years

Question 36

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding viral shedding?

A) Viral particles can shed during times when there is no sign of infection.
B) Viral particles can only shed when the sores are open.
C) Viral shedding is a result of the flaking of the scab when the sore is drying.
D) Viral shedding is a result of the immune system curing itself of the virus.

Question 37

The most noticeable symptom of hepatitis B is ________.

A) fever blisters
B) migraines
C) jaundice
D) discharge

Question 38

What does the current research say about the transmission of herpes simplex virus type 2?

A) Herpes is only transmissible when the sores are visible.
B) Herpes is transmissible whether or not sores are present.
C) Herpes is transmissible only when the sores break open.
D) Since herpes is curable, it is no longer being transmitted at all.

Question 39

Which organ does hepatitis B primarily affect?

A) heart
B) lungs
C) pancreas
D) liver

Question 40

At least how many strains of hepatitis are found in humans?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 7
D) 8

Question 41

Patrice has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection that caused her to have thick,cloudy discharge secreting from her vagina.If gonorrhea has been ruled out as a diagnosis,she will most likely be diagnosed with ________.

A) genital herpes
B) chlamydia
C) syphilis
D) chancroid

Question 42

Jonathon has hepatitis B.As a result of his diagnosis,he developed cirrhosis of the liver.What is cirrhosis of the liver?

A) an opportunistic infection that destroys the liver
B) a form of diabetes that affects the liver
C) a potentially serious liver disease that may lead to liver cancer
D) liver cancer that will spread to the brain

Question 43

Which bacterial STI is a new,emerging infection that is now diagnosed more than gonorrhea?

A) mycoplasma genitalium
B) chlamydia
C) nongonococcal urethritis
D) pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 44

Recently,there has been an increase in new cases of HIV in the U.S.due to shifts in attitudes about prevention.One of the reasons given for this increase is safe-sex fatigue.What does this mean?

A) being tired of having to always engage in safer sex practices
B) a belief that HIV is curable and therefore safe-sex practices are no longer needed
C) a sense of invincibility, which leads people to abandon safer sex practices
D) lack of knowledge about HIV which causes a naivety about safe sex

Question 45

An opportunistic infection is a disease ________.

A) that is sexually transmitted
B) that normally affects people who are infected with chlamydia
C) caused by a bacteria that invades the body at the same time as HIV
D) that attacks individuals with weakened immune systems

Question 46

The term "HIV" did not come into existence until scientists started studying it.Today,the term is recognized around the world.How did scientific awareness of HIV begin in the U.S.?

A) The United Nations notified the world about an epidemic in Africa.
B) People protested about the lack of adequate funding for research on all STIs.
C) Gay men were being diagnosed with rare forms of pneumonia, skin cancer, and other infections.
D) The same bacterium that caused other STIs was found to have mutated into HIV.

Question 47

Tameeka was infected with chlamydia but did not seek treatment.As a result,she developed inflammation of the uterus,fallopian tubes,and ovaries.Tameeka probably has ________.

A) gonorrhea
B) urethritis
C) epididymitis
D) pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 48

Amanda's class is studying AIDS.She learns that,as of the end of 2011,the prevalence of AIDS cases in the United States was estimated to be ________.

A) over 5.2 million
B) over 3.1 million
C) over 2.1 million
D) over 1.6 million

Question 49

The amount of time needed to detect measureable levels of antibodies using an HIV test is referred to as the ______________.

A) latent stage
B) latency period
C) incubation period
D) window period

Question 50

Jason had unprotected sex.He was surprised to learn that he had to wait a certain period of time to be tested for HIV.His health care provider told him a conclusive result from an HIV antibodies test cannot be obtained until ________ after the time of possible infection.

A) a few hours
B) 3 weeks
C) 6 months
D) 1 year

Question 51

Sophia is surprised to learn that a high percentage of new HIV infections are among people of her race/ethnicity.In fact,approximately 50 percent of new cases of HIV are among ________.

A) Caucasians
B) Asians
C) Hispanics
D) African Americans

Question 52

Researchers continue to examine whether there is a relationship between sex and HIV.Who is at greater risk of contracting HIV through heterosexual intercourse?

A) women
B) men
C) men and women are at equal risk
D) heterosexual men and women are not at risk

Question 53

Melanie is receiving treatment for HIV.The treatment that she receives is designed to do three things.It attacks the virus but it also ____________________.

A) weakens the immune system so the virus will be eliminated from the body
B) promotes the development of opportunistic infections that do not need to be controlled
C) makes the immune system stronger and prevents or controls opportunistic infections
D) makes the immunes system and opportunistic infections stronger.

Question 54

Tommy's elementary school teacher was pleased to discover that he knew that the virus that causes AIDS is called ________.

A) HSV-1
B) HIV
C) HPV
D) HSV-2

Question 55

Reza is diagnosed with HIV and is currently taking a combination of several medications to help delay the onset of AIDS.As a result,his viral load has significantly lowered.Reza is most likely taking which of the following types of medications?

A) antiretroviral therapy
B) antiparasitic agents
C) suppressive therapy
D) antiherpetics

Question 56

What is urethritis?

A) painful inflammation of the urethra
B) painful swelling of the epididymis
C) painful inflammation of the uterus
D) painful swelling of the ovaries

Question 57

Which of the following is a condition that can occur only in men as a result of an untreated chlamydia infection?

A) pelvic inflammatory disease
B) hepatitis B
C) epididymitis
D) jaundice

Question 58

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is a pandemic?

A) HSV-1
B) HIV
C) HPV
D) HSV-2

Question 59

In Erica's health class,she learned that the incubation period for hepatitis B is ________.

A) 8 to 10 months
B) 1 to 4 months
C) 2 to 10 months
D) 6 to 8 months

Question 60

Although HIV and AIDS were not recognized until the early 1980s when the infection first appeared in the United States,current research suggests they have been present in humans since the ________.

A) 1970s
B) 1960s
C) 1940s
D) 1900s

Question 61

Carlo has gonorrhea.Which of the following might have been the first symptom he noticed?

A) severe swelling in his groin area
B) burning sensation during urination
C) a small painful blister on his penis
D) a painless "sore" on his scrotum

Question 62

Nearly all bacterial sexually transmitted infections are effectively treated with ________.

A) antibiotics
B) antiretrovirals
C) antiherpetics
D) antifungals

Question 63

Discuss the controversy surrounding the genital HPV vaccine.Include at least four anti-vaccine arguments and four pro-vaccine arguments.

Question 64

If you are sexually active,the only way to know for sure that you are free of STIs is to ________.

A) ask your partner if he or she has ever had an STI
B) be tested
C) look for signs of a rash or discharge
D) notice if you experience flu-like symptoms shortly after sex

Question 65

Karen has been diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease.Her doctor informs her that this was caused by a ________.

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

Question 66

Which of the following is an effective communication strategy that can be used when speaking with one's partner about sexually transmitted infections?

A) wait until you are sexually intimate to start communicating
B) be spontaneous and say whatever comes to mind
C) ask your partner to share his or her thoughts immediately
D) decide beforehand what you and your partner are comfortable doing sexually

Question 67

List the symptoms,mode of transmission,and treatment options for herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).

Question 68

Elsa and Tomas have chosen to engage in only noninsertive sexual activities such as kissing,hugging,mutual touching,and massaging until they both can be tested for STIs.This couple is engaging in ________.

A) celibacy
B) selective abstinence
C) safe sex
D) asexual behavior

Question 69

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections usually fails to reveal obvious symptoms in women?

A) gonorrhea
B) syphilis
C) chancroid
D) epididymitis

Question 70

Gina has trichomoniasis.Which of the following are symptoms she may be experiencing?

A) severe swelling in her groin area
B) yellowish-greenish vaginal discharge
C) severe itching in her genital area
D) a chancre sore on her labia

Question 71

This sexually transmitted bacterium is responsible,along with chlamydia,for many cases of nongonococcal urethritis.

A) syphilis
B) mycoplasma genitalium
C) chancroid
D) herpes

Question 72

List four common myths and four facts about sexually transmitted infections.

Question 73

_________________ is an infection of the throat,which is more likely to be contracted when a person performs fellatio on a man.

A) Pharyngeal gonorrhea
B) Epididymitis
C) Chancroid
D) Bacterial vaginosis

Question 74

During which stage of syphilis does the infected person experience symptoms that include skin rashes,hair loss,fatigue,sore throat,and headache?

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

Question 75

During the latent stage of syphilis,the infected person ________.

A) has a chancre on the site of infection
B) experiences headache, fatigue, and skin rashes
C) has no symptoms
D) may become paralyzed or die

Question 76

Define HIV and AIDS.List and describe the symptoms.Explain the three types of therapies used to treat HIV.

Question 77

Gino has syphilis.Which of the following might have been the first symptom he noticed?

A) severe swelling in his groin area
B) burning sensation during urination
C) cloudy discharge from his penis
D) a chancre sore on his penis

Question 78

Nongonococcal urethritis is a sexually transmitted infection that causes ________.

A) small painful blisters on the penis
B) chancres on the labia
C) inflammation of the urethra
D) ovarian pain

Question 79

Sarah is being very conscientious about minimizing her risks for STIs.She is following many of the suggestions given to her by a sexuality educator.What other suggestion would you make to her?

A) Abstain from intercourse for the rest of your life and then you will be safe.
B) Initiate a sexual relationship with your potential partner instead of getting to know him or her.
C) Make sure that you are free of STIs, because if you are, then your potential partner is, too.
D) Limit your number of sexual partners.

Question 80

Which of the following is a symptom of pubic lice?

A) severe swelling in the groin area
B) foul-smelling vaginal discharge
C) extreme itching in the genital area
D) chancre sores on genitals