Question 1

The normal pH of the vagina is

Accepted Answer

A)  pH 7. 
B)  pH 8. 
C)  pH 4.5 
D)  pH 6 
E)  pH 6.5 
A)  pH 7. 
B)  pH 8. 
C)  pH 4.5 
D)  pH 6 
E)  pH 6.5 C

Question 2

A lesion known as a whitlow is the result of infection with (chlamydia/herpes/syphilis).

Accepted Answer

herpes

Question 3

Why does taking antibacterial medications put women at risk for candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibacterials can alter metabolism, creating conditions that favor the growth of Candida albicans. 
B)  Antibacterials deplete the normal bacterial microbiota, resulting in a change of pH. 
C)  Antibacterials serve as growth stimulants for Candida albicans. 
D)  Bacteria killed by antibacterials provide nutrients for Candida albicans. 
E)  Depletion of the bacterial microbiota results in higher carbon dioxide levels, (which favor the growth of Candida albicans). 
A)  Antibacterials can alter metabolism, creating conditions that favor the growth of Candida albicans. 
B)  Antibacterials deplete the normal bacterial microbiota, resulting in a change of pH. 
C)  Antibacterials serve as growth stimulants for Candida albicans. 
D)  Bacteria killed by antibacterials provide nutrients for Candida albicans. 
E)  Depletion of the bacterial microbiota results in higher carbon dioxide levels, (which favor the growth of Candida albicans). B

Question 4

The majority of cases of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome are diagnosed in

Accepted Answer

A)  newly delivered mothers. 
B)  uncircumcised males. 
C)  anyone with a Staphylococcus aureus infection. 
D)  nasal surgery patients. 
E)  menstruating women. 
A)  newly delivered mothers. 
B)  uncircumcised males. 
C)  anyone with a Staphylococcus aureus infection. 
D)  nasal surgery patients. 
E)  menstruating women.

Question 5

Which of the following can mimic gonorrhea infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis 
B)  genital herpes 
C)  trichomoniasis 
D)  chlamydia 
E)  candidiasis 
A)  syphilis 
B)  genital herpes 
C)  trichomoniasis 
D)  chlamydia 
E)  candidiasis

Question 6

Which of the following can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, characterized by fever and abdominal pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 
B)  Treponema pallidum. 
C)  Staphylococcus aureus. 
D)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
E)  both Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae 
A)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 
B)  Treponema pallidum. 
C)  Staphylococcus aureus. 
D)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
E)  both Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Question 7

When bacteria infect the bladder, the condition is known as (cystitis/pyelonephritis/urethritis).

Accepted Answer

The answer of When bacteria infect the bladder, the condition...

Question 8

Neisseria gonorrhoeae of the reproductive tract in women

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually initially asymptomatic. 
B)  produces severe inflammation of the vagina and cervix. 
C)  results in the formation of curd-like discharge. 
D)  results in the production of a yellow-greenish frothy discharge. 
E)  produces painful ulcerations. 
A)  is usually initially asymptomatic. 
B)  produces severe inflammation of the vagina and cervix. 
C)  results in the formation of curd-like discharge. 
D)  results in the production of a yellow-greenish frothy discharge. 
E)  produces painful ulcerations.

Question 9

A patient with systemic bacterial infection develops high blood pressure, and the urine output declines, but what urine is passed contains blood. The patient does not experience pain with urination. These signs are consistent with (cystitis/glomerulonephritis/urethritis).

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with systemic bacterial infection develops...

Question 10

Gonorrhea in women is not a risk factor for sterility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Glycogen is converted to acid in the vagina by (Lactobacilli/Streptococci/yeast), thereby contributing to an acidic pH in that area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Glycogen is converted to acid in the...

Question 12

Men infected with Trichomonas vaginalis rarely have symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ________ connects the kidney to the bladder.

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting duct 
B)  renal capsule 
C)  urethra 
D)  ureter 
E)  fallopian tube 
A)  collecting duct 
B)  renal capsule 
C)  urethra 
D)  ureter 
E)  fallopian tube

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reappearance of lesions is the result of new infections. 
B)  It can only be transmitted when lesions are evident. 
C)  There is an effective vaccine to prevent infection. 
D)  Acyclovir is effective in reducing the occurrence of lesions, but is not a cure. 
E)  Herpes can be prevented using vaginal spermicidal creams. 
A)  Reappearance of lesions is the result of new infections. 
B)  It can only be transmitted when lesions are evident. 
C)  There is an effective vaccine to prevent infection. 
D)  Acyclovir is effective in reducing the occurrence of lesions, but is not a cure. 
E)  Herpes can be prevented using vaginal spermicidal creams.

Question 15

Which of the following is commonly the source of leptospirosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  infected animal urine 
B)  infected animal bites 
C)  humans infected with leptospirosis 
D)  infected animal feces 
E)  infected human urine 
A)  infected animal urine 
B)  infected animal bites 
C)  humans infected with leptospirosis 
D)  infected animal feces 
E)  infected human urine

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easily confused with syphilis. 
B)  The causative agent can grow on most mucous membranes of the body. 
C)  Women usually experience no symptoms early in infection. 
D)  Untreated infections may result in ectopic pregnancy. 
E)  Gonorrhea does not elicit long-term specific immunity. 
A)  It is easily confused with syphilis. 
B)  The causative agent can grow on most mucous membranes of the body. 
C)  Women usually experience no symptoms early in infection. 
D)  Untreated infections may result in ectopic pregnancy. 
E)  Gonorrhea does not elicit long-term specific immunity.

Question 17

The noninfective, obligately intracellular forms of chlamydia are called

Accepted Answer

A)  elementary bodies. 
B)  phagosomes. 
C)  pseudohyphae. 
D)  trachomas. 
E)  reticulate bodies. 
A)  elementary bodies. 
B)  phagosomes. 
C)  pseudohyphae. 
D)  trachomas. 
E)  reticulate bodies.

Question 18

The normal microbiota of the vagina help maintain a vaginal pH of around 7.5.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Some strains of the virus responsible for genital warts can cause the development of

Accepted Answer

A)  tertiary syphilis. 
B)  cervical cancer. 
C)  trichomoniasis. 
D)  genital herpes. 
E)  vaginosis. 
A)  tertiary syphilis. 
B)  cervical cancer. 
C)  trichomoniasis. 
D)  genital herpes. 
E)  vaginosis.

Question 20

Syphilis can be transmitted

Accepted Answer

A)  by sexual contact. 
B)  from mother to fetus. 
C)  by fomites. 
D)  both by sexual contact and from mother to fetus. 
E)  by sexual contact, by fomites, and from mother to fetus. 
A)  by sexual contact. 
B)  from mother to fetus. 
C)  by fomites. 
D)  both by sexual contact and from mother to fetus. 
E)  by sexual contact, by fomites, and from mother to fetus.

Exam 24: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

The normal pH of the vagina is

A lesion known as a whitlow is the result of infection with (chlamydia/herpes/syphilis).

Why does taking antibacterial medications put women at risk for candidiasis?

The majority of cases of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome are diagnosed in

Which of the following can mimic gonorrhea infections?

Which of the following can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, characterized by fever and abdominal pain?

When bacteria infect the bladder, the condition is known as (cystitis/pyelonephritis/urethritis).

Neisseria gonorrhoeae of the reproductive tract in women

A patient with systemic bacterial infection develops high blood pressure, and the urine output declines, but what urine is passed contains blood. The patient does not experience pain with urination. These signs are consistent with (cystitis/glomerulonephritis/urethritis).

Gonorrhea in women is not a risk factor for sterility.

Glycogen is converted to acid in the vagina by (Lactobacilli/Streptococci/yeast), thereby contributing to an acidic pH in that area.

Men infected with Trichomonas vaginalis rarely have symptoms.

The ________ connects the kidney to the bladder.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding genital herpes?

Which of the following is commonly the source of leptospirosis?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gonorrhea?

The noninfective, obligately intracellular forms of chlamydia are called

The normal microbiota of the vagina help maintain a vaginal pH of around 7.5.

Some strains of the virus responsible for genital warts can cause the development of

Syphilis can be transmitted

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