Question 1

An inflammation of the cervix is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervicitis 
B)  cervical edema 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  genital candidiasis 
A)  cervicitis 
B)  cervical edema 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  genital candidiasis

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of untreated chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymitis 
B)  infertility 
C)  acute arthritis 
D)  candidiasis 
A)  epididymitis 
B)  infertility 
C)  acute arthritis 
D)  candidiasis

Question 3

The organism that causes chlamydia is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
B)  Treponema pallidum 
C)  Chlamydia difficile 
D)  Chlamydia tetani 
A)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
B)  Treponema pallidum 
C)  Chlamydia difficile 
D)  Chlamydia tetani

Question 4

The first symptom of syphilis is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rashes 
B)  ulcers in the endocrine glands 
C)  descending paralysis 
D)  the appearance of a chancre 
A)  rashes 
B)  ulcers in the endocrine glands 
C)  descending paralysis 
D)  the appearance of a chancre

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT have to be reported to the state health department in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea 
B)  syphilis 
C)  chlamydia 
D)  genital herpes 
A)  gonorrhea 
B)  syphilis 
C)  chlamydia 
D)  genital herpes

Question 6

Keiko experiences intense itching in the skin under her pubic hair. When she observes closely, she notices miniscule, pearly nits attached to her pubic hair. This could be an indication that she has contracted ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genital herpes 
B)  genital human papillomavirus (HPV) 
C)  pubic lice 
D)  chlamydia 
A)  genital herpes 
B)  genital human papillomavirus (HPV) 
C)  pubic lice 
D)  chlamydia

Question 7

Gonorrhea is treated through ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cryosurgery 
B)  antibiotics 
C)  hot compresses 
D)  radiation therapy 
A)  cryosurgery 
B)  antibiotics 
C)  hot compresses 
D)  radiation therapy

Question 8

Identify the behaviors that reduce the likelihood of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.

Accepted Answer

The following steps help reduce the like

Question 9

Most women have had vaginitis at least once in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the relationship between substance abuse and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intoxicated individuals are much more likely to contract STIs because of higher risk of kidney failures. 
B)  The act of sharing drinking glasses or pipes can spread STIs. 
C)  Abuse of alcohol and drugs is associated with high-risk sexual behaviors. 
D)  Individuals who abuse substances are unaware of the symptoms of STIs as frequent intoxication masks the early symptoms of STIs. 
A)  Intoxicated individuals are much more likely to contract STIs because of higher risk of kidney failures. 
B)  The act of sharing drinking glasses or pipes can spread STIs. 
C)  Abuse of alcohol and drugs is associated with high-risk sexual behaviors. 
D)  Individuals who abuse substances are unaware of the symptoms of STIs as frequent intoxication masks the early symptoms of STIs.

Question 11

Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for the removal of genital warts caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV). Is she now disease-free?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, provided she begins to follow safer sex guidelines 
B)  Yes, such surgeries destroys HPV 
C)  No, the disease-causing virus is still in her system 
D)  No, only the intake of antibiotics can eliminate the virus from her system 
A)  Yes, provided she begins to follow safer sex guidelines 
B)  Yes, such surgeries destroys HPV 
C)  No, the disease-causing virus is still in her system 
D)  No, only the intake of antibiotics can eliminate the virus from her system

Question 12

Jared has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. He says that he has not had unprotected sex. Is it likely that he is telling the truth?

Accepted Answer

A)  yes, because he may have gotten it from sharing needles 
B)  no, because he has evidently had unprotected oral-anal contact 
C)  yes, because hepatitis A can come from contaminated food 
D)  no, because sexually transmitted infections are rarely transmitted any other way 
A)  yes, because he may have gotten it from sharing needles 
B)  no, because he has evidently had unprotected oral-anal contact 
C)  yes, because hepatitis A can come from contaminated food 
D)  no, because sexually transmitted infections are rarely transmitted any other way

Question 13

Gerard has had unprotected sex with multiple partners in the past 4 weeks. He notices a red chancre on his penis. After a few weeks, he develops rashes all over his body including his palms and soles, followed by fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is Gerard suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  urethritis 
D)  syphilis 
A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  urethritis 
D)  syphilis

Question 14

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  intestine 
C)  eyes 
D)  rectum 
A)  liver 
B)  intestine 
C)  eyes 
D)  rectum

Question 15

Early symptoms of chlamydia in men include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unusual discharge from the penis 
B)  pain and swelling of the testicles 
C)  low-grade fever 
D)  purplish molluscum on the glans 
A)  unusual discharge from the penis 
B)  pain and swelling of the testicles 
C)  low-grade fever 
D)  purplish molluscum on the glans

Question 16

Gonorrhea is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  "the pus flute" 
B)  "the clap" 
C)  "the dribble" 
D)  "the crabs" 
A)  "the pus flute" 
B)  "the clap" 
C)  "the dribble" 
D)  "the crabs"

Question 17

There is no cure for genital herpes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of tests used for the detection of chlamydia in men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no test for men, but a Pap smear can detect chlamydia in women. 
B)  There is no test for women, but a blood test can detect chlamydia in men. 
C)  A blood test can detect chlamydia in both men and women. 
D)  A Pap smear cannot detect chlamydia in both men and women. 
A)  There is no test for men, but a Pap smear can detect chlamydia in women. 
B)  There is no test for women, but a blood test can detect chlamydia in men. 
C)  A blood test can detect chlamydia in both men and women. 
D)  A Pap smear cannot detect chlamydia in both men and women.

Question 19

Viral sexually transmitted infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are incurable, but treatable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People with gonorrhea can more easily contract HIV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An inflammation of the cervix is called ________.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of untreated chlamydia?

The organism that causes chlamydia is ________.

The first symptom of syphilis is ________.

Which of the following does NOT have to be reported to the state health department in the United States?

Keiko experiences intense itching in the skin under her pubic hair. When she observes closely, she notices miniscule, pearly nits attached to her pubic hair. This could be an indication that she has contracted ________.

Gonorrhea is treated through ________.

Identify the behaviors that reduce the likelihood of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.

Most women have had vaginitis at least once in their lives.

What is the relationship between substance abuse and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for the removal of genital warts caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV). Is she now disease-free?

Jared has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. He says that he has not had unprotected sex. Is it likely that he is telling the truth?

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the ________.

Early symptoms of chlamydia in men include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Gonorrhea is also known as ________.

There is no cure for genital herpes.

Which of the following statements is true of tests used for the detection of chlamydia in men and women?

Viral sexually transmitted infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are incurable, but treatable.

People with gonorrhea can more easily contract HIV.

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Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections

An inflammation of the cervix is called ________.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of untreated chlamydia?

The organism that causes chlamydia is ________.

The first symptom of syphilis is ________.

Which of the following does NOT have to be reported to the state health department in the United States?

Keiko experiences intense itching in the skin under her pubic hair. When she observes closely, she notices miniscule, pearly nits attached to her pubic hair. This could be an indication that she has contracted ________.

Gonorrhea is treated through ________.

Identify the behaviors that reduce the likelihood of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.

Most women have had vaginitis at least once in their lives.

What is the relationship between substance abuse and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for the removal of genital warts caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV). Is she now disease-free?

Jared has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. He says that he has not had unprotected sex. Is it likely that he is telling the truth?

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the ________.

Early symptoms of chlamydia in men include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Gonorrhea is also known as ________.

There is no cure for genital herpes.

Which of the following statements is true of tests used for the detection of chlamydia in men and women?

Viral sexually transmitted infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are incurable, but treatable.

People with gonorrhea can more easily contract HIV.

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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