Question 1

What unique factor causes adolescent girls to have a high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are in an experimental phase with sexual intercourse and believe they are resistant to developing STIs. 
B)  The adolescent cervix is immature and lacks immunity. 
C)  The length of the vaginal canal is short in adolescents, allowing a greater concentration of microorganisms within the internal genitalia. 
D)  In adolescent girls, the anus to the vaginal introitus are in close proximity. 
A)  They are in an experimental phase with sexual intercourse and believe they are resistant to developing STIs. 
B)  The adolescent cervix is immature and lacks immunity. 
C)  The length of the vaginal canal is short in adolescents, allowing a greater concentration of microorganisms within the internal genitalia. 
D)  In adolescent girls, the anus to the vaginal introitus are in close proximity.

Question 2

Match the disease with the corresponding causative organism.
-Calymmatobacterium granulomatis

Accepted Answer

A) Trichomoniasis 
B) Granuloma inguinale 
C) Amebiasis 
D) Syphilis 
E) Chancroid 
A) Trichomoniasis 
B) Granuloma inguinale 
C) Amebiasis 
D) Syphilis 
E) Chancroid

Question 3

Which statement provides the most accurate information regarding the transmission of herpes simplex virus (HSV)?

Accepted Answer

A)  HSV is transmitted only when vesicles are present. 
B)  HSV is transmitted only while lesions are present. 
C)  The use of condoms prevents the transmission of HSV. 
D)  The risk of transmission is present even during latent periods. 
A)  HSV is transmitted only when vesicles are present. 
B)  HSV is transmitted only while lesions are present. 
C)  The use of condoms prevents the transmission of HSV. 
D)  The risk of transmission is present even during latent periods.

Question 4

Which microorganism is sexually transmitted,primarily by homosexual men,through infected feces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shigellosis 
B)  Cytomegalovirus (CMV) 
C)  Giardia lamblia 
D)  Entamoeba histolytica 
A)  Shigellosis 
B)  Cytomegalovirus (CMV) 
C)  Giardia lamblia 
D)  Entamoeba histolytica

Question 5

What are the common modes of transmission for the hepatitis B virus (HBV)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Needle punctures 
B)  Blood transfusions 
C)  Contact with infected body fluids 
D)  Skin cuts 
E)  Ingestion of infected substances 
A)  Needle punctures 
B)  Blood transfusions 
C)  Contact with infected body fluids 
D)  Skin cuts 
E)  Ingestion of infected substances

Question 6

During the latent period of a herpes virus infection,where in the host cell is the genome of the virus maintained?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mitochondria 
B)  Lysosomes 
C)  Nucleus 
D)  Cytoplasm 
A)  Mitochondria 
B)  Lysosomes 
C)  Nucleus 
D)  Cytoplasm

Question 7

Which statements are true concerning the sexually transmitted infection (STI)lymphogranuloma venereum? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphogranuloma venereum is an STI commonly diagnosed in the United States. 
B)  It begins as a skin infection. 
C)  Lymphogranuloma venereum spreads to lymph tissues. 
D)  Primary and secondary lesions are apparent with this STI. 
E)  A 60-day course of oral erythromycin is the recommended treatment. 
A)  Lymphogranuloma venereum is an STI commonly diagnosed in the United States. 
B)  It begins as a skin infection. 
C)  Lymphogranuloma venereum spreads to lymph tissues. 
D)  Primary and secondary lesions are apparent with this STI. 
E)  A 60-day course of oral erythromycin is the recommended treatment.

Question 8

Which organism is responsible for the development of syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neisseria syphilis 
B)  Treponema pallidum 
C)  Haemophilus ducreyi 
D)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
A)  Neisseria syphilis 
B)  Treponema pallidum 
C)  Haemophilus ducreyi 
D)  Chlamydia trachomatis

Question 9

A woman diagnosed with trichomoniasis asks if her sexual partner should be treated as well.What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual partners should be treated only if symptoms are present. 
B)  Sexual partners should be treated even if they are asymptomatic. 
C)  Infections in men are self-limiting; therefore a male sexual partner does not require treatment. 
D)  Sexual partners should be treated to prevent infection. 
A)  Sexual partners should be treated only if symptoms are present. 
B)  Sexual partners should be treated even if they are asymptomatic. 
C)  Infections in men are self-limiting; therefore a male sexual partner does not require treatment. 
D)  Sexual partners should be treated to prevent infection.

Question 10

During reactivation (release from latency),herpes virus genomes are transported through which nerves to the dermal surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Somatic 
B)  Peripheral sensory 
C)  Autonomic 
D)  Peripheral motor 
A)  Somatic 
B)  Peripheral sensory 
C)  Autonomic 
D)  Peripheral motor

Question 11

Which hepatitis virus is known to be sexually transmitted?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 12

Which statement is false about the factors that facilitate the ascent of gonococci into the uterus and fallopian tubes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the cervical plug disintegrates during menstruation. 
B)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the vaginal pH decreases to 2 or 3. 
C)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the uterine contractions may cause retrograde menstruation into the fallopian tubes. 
D)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the bacteria may adhere to sperm and be transported to the fallopian tubes. 
A)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the cervical plug disintegrates during menstruation. 
B)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the vaginal pH decreases to 2 or 3. 
C)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the uterine contractions may cause retrograde menstruation into the fallopian tubes. 
D)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the bacteria may adhere to sperm and be transported to the fallopian tubes.

Question 13

How does an established gonococcal infection usually express itself in newborns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized skin rash 4 to 6 days after birth 
B)  Systemic infection with fever 
C)  Bilateral corneal ulceration 
D)  Yellow vaginal or penile discharge approximately 10 days after birth 
A)  Generalized skin rash 4 to 6 days after birth 
B)  Systemic infection with fever 
C)  Bilateral corneal ulceration 
D)  Yellow vaginal or penile discharge approximately 10 days after birth

Question 14

Which statements are true regarding the parasitic infection referred to as scabies? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Scabies is spread through skin-to-skin contact. 
B)  The crab lice, Phthirus pubis, cause scabies. 
C)  Severe pruritus is its major clinical manifestation. 
D)  Symptoms worsen at night. 
E)  Treatment is provided through oral medication therapy. 
A)  Scabies is spread through skin-to-skin contact. 
B)  The crab lice, Phthirus pubis, cause scabies. 
C)  Severe pruritus is its major clinical manifestation. 
D)  Symptoms worsen at night. 
E)  Treatment is provided through oral medication therapy.

Question 15

Which sexually transmitted disease occasionally causes clinical manifestations of scant intermittent penile discharge,slight pruritus,and mild dysuria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Campylobacter enteritis 
B)  Shigellosis 
C)  Cytomegalovirus enteritis 
D)  Trichomoniasis 
A)  Campylobacter enteritis 
B)  Shigellosis 
C)  Cytomegalovirus enteritis 
D)  Trichomoniasis

Question 16

What is the major concern regarding the treatment of gonococci infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Development of antibiotic resistance 
B)  Changes in virulence 
C)  Changes in pathogenicity 
D)  Mutations into different strains 
A)  Development of antibiotic resistance 
B)  Changes in virulence 
C)  Changes in pathogenicity 
D)  Mutations into different strains

Exam 26: Sexually Transmitted Infections

What unique factor causes adolescent girls to have a high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Match the disease with the corresponding causative organism. -Calymmatobacterium granulomatis

Which statement provides the most accurate information regarding the transmission of herpes simplex virus (HSV)?

Which microorganism is sexually transmitted,primarily by homosexual men,through infected feces?

What are the common modes of transmission for the hepatitis B virus (HBV)? (Select all that apply.)

During the latent period of a herpes virus infection,where in the host cell is the genome of the virus maintained?

Which statements are true concerning the sexually transmitted infection (STI)lymphogranuloma venereum? (Select all that apply.)

Which organism is responsible for the development of syphilis?

A woman diagnosed with trichomoniasis asks if her sexual partner should be treated as well.What is the appropriate response?

During reactivation (release from latency),herpes virus genomes are transported through which nerves to the dermal surface?

Which hepatitis virus is known to be sexually transmitted?

Which statement is false about the factors that facilitate the ascent of gonococci into the uterus and fallopian tubes?

How does an established gonococcal infection usually express itself in newborns?

Which statements are true regarding the parasitic infection referred to as scabies? (Select all that apply.)

Which sexually transmitted disease occasionally causes clinical manifestations of scant intermittent penile discharge,slight pruritus,and mild dysuria?

What is the major concern regarding the treatment of gonococci infections?

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