Question 1

People can become infected with HIV and pass the infection on to a sexual partner without ever having symptoms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease is FALSE?

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A)  It can cause chronic pain.
B)  It is the leading cause of infertility in young women.
C)  It presents with easily diagnosed symptoms.
D)  An infected woman's partners should also be treated.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Secondary syphilis is not contagious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To help protect herself from contracting an STI,Molly should

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A)  assume responsibility for learning about the various STIs.
B)  avoid becoming intoxicated before entering into a sexual situation.
C)  always have her partner wear a condom during intercourse.
D)  do all of these.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Typical symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include

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A)  lesions around the vagina.
B)  fever and chills.
C)  decreased appetite,nausea,and vomiting.
D)  yellow-greenish or foul-smelling vaginal discharge.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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

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Question 7

If Molly were to acquire an STI,

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A)  she would know immediately because of the symptoms.
B)  she would need to tell only her m sexual partner about the infection.
C)  a course of antibiotics would cover any STI she would be likely to contract.
D)  she should avoid all sexual activity until treatment is complete.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  toilet seats.
B)  toothbrushes.
C)  eating utensils.
D)  razor blades.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

During vaginal intercourse,male-to-female transmission of HIV is more likely to occur than female-to-male transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Given the protective steps she has taken and the prevalence of each the following,which STI is Molly most at risk of first contracting?

Accepted Answer

A)  PID
B)  HIV infection
C)  HPV infection
D)  gonorrheaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

HIV lives only within cells and body fluids,not outside the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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One of the viral STIs described in the t...

Question 13

Which routine HIV testing method can detect the presence of the virus earlier in the course of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  combination HIV antigen/antibody test
B)  CD4 lymphocyte count
C)  NAT test
D)  HIV-1 antigen testE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is true of recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of STIs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular testing for all STIs that can be asymptomatic is recommended for sexually active adults.
B)  The CDC recommends that men who have sex with men be vaccinated against hepatitis C.
C)  The CDC recommends that everyone be tested for HIV at least once during routine medical care,regardless of age
D)  Hepatitis vaccination is recommended for every young person that is sexually active.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The main classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  entry inhibitors.
B)  transcriptase inhibitors.
C)  integrase inhibitors.
D)  protease inhibitors.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements about genital herpes is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  After infection,the virus lies dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate at any time.
B)  The virus can be transmitted to a sex partner even if no lesions are present.
C)  Genital herpes is a major risk factor in the transmission of HIV worldwide.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a major complication of

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A)  syphilis and herpes.
B)  herpes and gonorrhea.
C)  genital HPV infection and chlamydia.
D)  gonorrhea and chlamydia.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

A previously rare form of cancer that has become common among men with HIV infection is

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A)  Kaposi's sarcoma.
B)  Pneumocystis carinii.
C)  cryptosporidiosis.
D)  Burkitt's lymphoma.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Full-blown AIDS is diagnosed if an HIV-positive person has a CD4 cell level of less than 200/$\mu$l.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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One of the bacterial STIs described in t...

Exam 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections

If Molly were to acquire an STI,

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A previously rare form of cancer that has become common among men with HIV infection is

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During vaginal intercourse,male-to-female transmission of HIV is more likely to occur than female-to-male transmission.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a major complication of

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

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Given the protective steps she has taken and the prevalence of each the following,which STI is Molly most at risk of first contracting?

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Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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People can become infected with HIV and pass the infection on to a sexual partner without ever having symptoms.

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Which of the following statements about genital herpes is TRUE?

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The main classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following EXCEPT

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

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Typical symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include

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To help protect herself from contracting an STI,Molly should

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Full-blown AIDS is diagnosed if an HIV-positive person has a CD4 cell level of less than 200/ μ\muμ l.

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Secondary syphilis is not contagious.

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Which routine HIV testing method can detect the presence of the virus earlier in the course of infection?

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Which of the following is true of recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of STIs?

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The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via all of the following EXCEPT

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HIV lives only within cells and body fluids,not outside the body.

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Which of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease is FALSE?

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