Question 1

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

HIV infection attacks the immune system making a healthy individual susceptible to infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which disease left untreated can lead to dementia,cardiovascular damage,blindness,and death?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary syphilis
B)  pelvic inflammatory disease
C)  tertiary syphilis
D)  chlamydiaE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which is the most prevalent bacterial STI?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia
B)  gonorrhea
C)  syphilis
D)  genital herpesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Genital herpes is incurable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  blood products
B)  semen
C)  vaginal secretions
D)  sweatE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

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) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

What directly or indirectly causes about 8% of all new U.S.cases of HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  sharing of drug injection equipment contaminated with HIV
B)  the blood supply in licensed blood banks
C)  the blood supply in licensed plasma centers
D)  perinatal transmissionE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What is the most common method of HIV transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  having unprotected sex
B)  sharing needles to inject drugs
C)  using acupuncture needles
D)  piercing of earlobesE) None of the above
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) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Why are genital warts difficult to treat effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  They grow into large clusters.
B)  Available treatments do not eradicate the virus.
C)  The incubation period is very short.
D)  The bacterium that causes them is resistant to most antibiotics.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Condoms are 100% effective at preventing disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What does HIV attack?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

When does bacterial vaginosis occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  when healthy bacteria that normally inhabit the vagina grow at an uncontrollable rate
B)  when healthy bacteria that normally inhabit the vagina move into other parts of the body
C)  when healthy bacteria that normally inhabit the vagina are displaced by unhealthy species
D)  when healthy bacteria that normally inhabit the vagina die and are not replacedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which is a common viral infection for which there is no cure?

Accepted Answer

A)  HSV 1
B)  syphilis
C)  chlamydia
D)  gonorrheaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Sexually Transmitted Infections

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 is the most prevalent bacterial STI?

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

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Why are genital warts difficult to treat effectively?

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What is the most common method of HIV transmission?

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Genital herpes is incurable.

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Which disease left untreated can lead to dementia,cardiovascular damage,blindness,and death?

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Which is a common viral infection for which there is no cure?

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What directly or indirectly causes about 8% of all new U.S.cases of HIV?

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What does HIV attack?

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When does bacterial vaginosis occurs?

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Which is the best definition of syphilis?

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Condoms are 100% effective at preventing disease.

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

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HIV infection attacks the immune system making a healthy individual susceptible to infections.

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Exam 14: Sexually Transmitted Infections

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 is the most prevalent bacterial STI?

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

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Why are genital warts difficult to treat effectively?

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What is the most common method of HIV transmission?

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Genital herpes is incurable.

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Which disease left untreated can lead to dementia,cardiovascular damage,blindness,and death?

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Which is a common viral infection for which there is no cure?

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What directly or indirectly causes about 8% of all new U.S.cases of HIV?

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What does HIV attack?

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When does bacterial vaginosis occurs?

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Which is the best definition of syphilis?

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Condoms are 100% effective at preventing disease.

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

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HIV infection attacks the immune system making a healthy individual susceptible to infections.

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