Question 1

For what disease is jaundice a symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)   herpes
B)   syphilis
C)   chlamydia
D)   hepatitis BE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Untreated syphilis is potentially fatal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which is a common complication of gonorrhea and Chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

A)   syphilis
B)   genital herpes
C)   pelvic inflammatory disease (PI
D)  
D)   human papillomavirusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which is the best definition of syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A)   an infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the oviducts and pelvic cavity
B)   a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum
C)   a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes
D)   a common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister-like soresE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Unborn children can contract syphilis through the placenta from an infected mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For a male to infect a female with HIV during vaginal intercourse,ejaculation must occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement about the transmission of HIV is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   The presence of genital blisters does not increase the risk of HIV transmission.
B)   During vaginal intercourse, male-to-female transmission is more likely
C)   HIV is not transmitted from blades used in acupuncture or tattooing.
D)   The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has increased.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which one of the following is LEAST likely to transmit HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)   blood products
B)   semen
C)   vaginal secretions
D)   sweatE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Destruction of the immune system is signaled by elevated levels of CD4 T-cells in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   inflammation of the liver
B)   increased bile pigment levels in the blood
C)   inflammation of the sperm-carrying ducts
D)   central nervous system damageE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

What does a chancre indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   pelvic inflammatory disease (PI
D)  
B)   hepatitis A
C)   syphilis
D)   HIVE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Most cases of HIV infection have occurred in developing countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vertical transmission of HIV refers to which type of transmission.

Accepted Answer

A)   male-to-female
B)   female-to-male
C)   mother-to-child
D)   blood donor-to-blood recipientE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which STI is linked to cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   syphilis
B)   trichomoniasis
C)   genital human papillomavirus (HPV)  infection
D)   pelvic inflammatory diseaseE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the leading cause of which problem in young women?

Accepted Answer

A)   infertility
B)   jaundice
C)   recurrent blister-like sores
D)   cervical cancerE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What does HIV attack?

Accepted Answer

A)   lungs
B)   genital secretions
C)   immune system
D)   blood circulationE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

How can antiviral drugs reduce the effects of HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)   by blocking HIV replication
B)   by destroying HIV
C)   by neutralizing effects of HIV
D)   by decreasing CD4 T-cell countsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which lifestyle factor supports immune function?

Accepted Answer

A)   lack of sleep
B)   worrying
C)   vigorous exercise
D)   nutritionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

New drugs,such as reverse transcriptase inhibitors,protease inhibitors and entry inhibitors,are able to cure AIDS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following STDs is curable with current therapies?

Accepted Answer

A)   herpes
B)   genital warts
C)   syphilis
D)   hepatitisE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Which is a common complication of gonorrhea and Chlamydia?

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Which statement about the transmission of HIV is TRUE?

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For what disease is jaundice a symptom?

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Untreated syphilis is potentially fatal.

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What does HIV attack?

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Which of the following STDs is curable with current therapies?

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Which STI is linked to cervical cancer?

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Vertical transmission of HIV refers to which type of transmission.

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Which is the best definition of syphilis?

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Destruction of the immune system is signaled by elevated levels of CD4 T-cells in the blood.

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Unborn children can contract syphilis through the placenta from an infected mother.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the leading cause of which problem in young women?

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How can antiviral drugs reduce the effects of HIV?

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New drugs,such as reverse transcriptase inhibitors,protease inhibitors and entry inhibitors,are able to cure AIDS.

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Which lifestyle factor supports immune function?

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What does a chancre indicate?

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Which one of the following is LEAST likely to transmit HIV?

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What is epididymitis?

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For a male to infect a female with HIV during vaginal intercourse,ejaculation must occur.

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Most cases of HIV infection have occurred in developing countries.

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