Question 1

Which single-celled organism thrives in warm,moist conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chlamydia trachomatis
B)   genital warts
C)   pubic lice
D)   Trichomonas vaginalisE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which is the best definition of Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   fatal, incurable sexually transmitted viral disease that causes a rash on the skin
B)   sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus and characterized by the appearance of warty growths
C)   sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes
D)   common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister like soresE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which test shows how fast HIV from a patient's blood sample can reproduce itself?

Accepted Answer

A)   ELISA test
B)   Western blot test
C)   rapid HIV test
D)   HIV Replication CapacityE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Some viral STIs are not curable with current therapies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Where can the HIV survive?

Accepted Answer

A)   on bed linens
B)   in blood
C)   on toilet seats
D)   on eating utensilsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which statements about hepatitis B is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Infection of the virus requires sexual exposure.
B)   There is no cure for the infection.
C)   The virus is only found in blood.
D)   It kills approximately 22,000 Americans per year.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Oil-based lubricants can make condoms break.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Previous infection with a bacterial STI confers immunity,so once a person has had chlamydia or gonorrhea,she or he cannot be reinfected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is the only completely reliable way to avoid exposure to sexually transmitted diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   abstain from sexual activity
B)   have annual medical examinations
C)   engage in oral sex only
D)   take antibiotics on a regular basisE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

How much time usually passes between the initial HIV infection and the onset of major disease symptoms in an untreated person?

Accepted Answer

A)   hours
B)   days
C)   months
D)   yearsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

There is a vaccine for hepatitis B.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement about condom use is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oil-based lubricants are highly recommended.
B)   It's safe to leave condoms in a wallet for up to one week.
C)   It's important to remove air bubbles from the reservoir tip.
D)   Condoms can be used more than once.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

In 2008,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)estimated that there are 65 million Americans infected with a STI.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement about gonorrhea is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can survive for several hours on objects such as toilet seats.
B)   There is no effective treatment for gonorrhea.
C)   Gonorrhea is the most prevalent viral STD.
D)   Most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The use of lubricants containing nonoxynol-9 can help further reduce the risk of HIV transmission when condoms are used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The vast majority of cases of AIDS have occurred in developing countries.What is the primary means of transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)   heterosexual
B)   homosexual
C)   mother-to-child
D)   blood donor-to-blood recipientE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Most women infected with gonorrhea do not have symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Choose one of the viral STDs discussed in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be detected,diagnosed,and treated.

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Question 19

Genital warts can be transmitted when no symptoms are present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which type of antiviral drug is used for the treatment of HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)   protective inhibitors
B)   inverse transcriptases
C)   anti-inflammatory drugs
D)   entry inhibitorsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 14: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Which statements about hepatitis B is TRUE?

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In 2008,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)estimated that there are 65 million Americans infected with a STI.

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Most women infected with gonorrhea do not have symptoms.

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Which statement about condom use is TRUE?

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Genital warts can be transmitted when no symptoms are present.

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There is a vaccine for hepatitis B.

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The use of lubricants containing nonoxynol-9 can help further reduce the risk of HIV transmission when condoms are used.

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Which single-celled organism thrives in warm,moist conditions?

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Previous infection with a bacterial STI confers immunity,so once a person has had chlamydia or gonorrhea,she or he cannot be reinfected.

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Which is the only completely reliable way to avoid exposure to sexually transmitted diseases?

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Which is the best definition of Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

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The vast majority of cases of AIDS have occurred in developing countries.What is the primary means of transmission?

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How much time usually passes between the initial HIV infection and the onset of major disease symptoms in an untreated person?

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Which statement about gonorrhea is TRUE?

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Oil-based lubricants can make condoms break.

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Where can the HIV survive?

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Choose one of the viral STDs discussed in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be detected,diagnosed,and treated.

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Which test shows how fast HIV from a patient's blood sample can reproduce itself?

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Which type of antiviral drug is used for the treatment of HIV?

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Some viral STIs are not curable with current therapies.

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