Question 1

Which is the most prevalent bacterial STD?

Accepted Answer

A)   chlamydia
B)   gonorrhea
C)   syphilis
D)   genital herpesE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Primary syphilis is contagious,but secondary syphilis is not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   HSV-1
B)   syphilis
C)   chlamydia
D)   gonorrheaE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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 C)
F) B) and D) C

Question 5

Condoms are 100% effective at preventing disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the process of HIV infection and how it affects the body.What treatments are available,and how do they affect the course of the infection?

Accepted Answer

HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is...

Question 8

Which is the best definition for herpes?

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 on the genital area of men and women
C)   sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that affects mucous membranes
D)   common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister-like soresE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Describe the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are most affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

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The current pattern of HIV infection in ...

Question 10

Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection and determine the status of the infection in HIV-positive people.Who should be tested for HIV infection?

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There are several types of tests availab...

Question 11

All STIs can be prevented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the United States,which Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) represent the highest number of new cases.

Accepted Answer

A)   chlamydia
B)   gonorrhea
C)   syphilis
D)   HPVE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 13

Which is the best definition of gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)   fatal, incurable sexually transmitted viral disease that causes rashes 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 bacterium that affects mucous membranes
D)   common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister-like soresE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

For herpes to be transmitted,active sores must be present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Preventive measures for hepatitis B are similar to those for HIV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

Which statement about HIV infection is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is easily treated.
B)   It is preventable.
C)   It can be contracted via casual contact.
D)   It produces easily recognized symptoms immediately following infection.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   primary syphilis
B)   pelvic inflammatory disease
C)   tertiary syphilis
D)   chlamydiaE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The virus HSV-2 is responsible for which sexually transmitted disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   AIDS
B)   genital herpes
C)   hepatitis B
D)   syphilisE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

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) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 14: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Which is the most prevalent bacterial STD?

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Primary syphilis is contagious,but secondary syphilis is not.

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

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When does bacterial vaginosis occurs?

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Condoms are 100% effective at preventing disease.

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

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Describe the process of HIV infection and how it affects the body.What treatments are available,and how do they affect the course of the infection?

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Which is the best definition for herpes?

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Describe the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are most affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

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Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection and determine the status of the infection in HIV-positive people.Who should be tested for HIV infection?

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All STIs can be prevented.

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

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Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.

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The virus HSV-2 is responsible for which sexually transmitted disease?

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