Question 1

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Accepted Answer

A) The most common serious viral infection among infants 
B) Causes condylomata acuminata 
C) May contribute to the development of genital cancer 
A) The most common serious viral infection among infants 
B) Causes condylomata acuminata 
C) May contribute to the development of genital cancer

Question 2

Up to 50% of women with urogenital gonorrhea also have anal or rectal gonococcal infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most common local complication of a gonococcal infection in females is:

Accepted Answer

A) acute salpingitis. 
B) cystitis. 
C) vaginitis. 
D) cervicitis. 
A) acute salpingitis. 
B) cystitis. 
C) vaginitis. 
D) cervicitis.

Question 4

Gonorrhea is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus:

Accepted Answer

A) unbound in the blood via the placenta. 
B) attached to IgG via the placenta. 
C) across amniotic membranes by direct inoculation with the fetal scalp electrodes during labor monitoring. 
D) across amniotic membranes by indirect inoculation when the membranes are ruptured just before delivery. 
A) unbound in the blood via the placenta. 
B) attached to IgG via the placenta. 
C) across amniotic membranes by direct inoculation with the fetal scalp electrodes during labor monitoring. 
D) across amniotic membranes by indirect inoculation when the membranes are ruptured just before delivery.

Question 5

_____ may be used topically for outbreak management of HSV infections.

Accepted Answer

A) Acyclovir (Zovirax) 
B) 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) 
C) Retrovir (AZT) 
D) Bichloracetic acid (BC
A)  
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax) 
B) 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) 
C) Retrovir (AZT) 
D) Bichloracetic acid (BC
A)

Question 6

The most common clinical manifestations of chlamydial infections in newborns are conjunctivitis and pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Condylomata acuminata, or genital warts, are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) chlamydia. 
B) adenovirus. 
C) human papillomavirus. 
D) HSV-1 
A) chlamydia. 
B) adenovirus. 
C) human papillomavirus. 
D) HSV-1

Question 8

A major concern in the treatment of gonococci infections is:

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.

Question 9

Which sexually transmitted infection is indicated by a patient who has small, vesicular lesions that last between 10 and 20 days?

Accepted Answer

A) Genital herpes 
B) Chancroid 
C) Syphilis 
D) Chlamydia 
A) Genital herpes 
B) Chancroid 
C) Syphilis 
D) Chlamydia

Question 10

Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by maternal gonorrhea infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Chancroid is a lesion found in individuals with syphilis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the disease with the corresponding causative organism.
-Entamoeba histolytica

Accepted Answer

A) Trichomoniasis 
B) Bacterial vaginosis 
C) Amebiasis 
D) Syphilis 
E) Chancroid 
A) Trichomoniasis 
B) Bacterial vaginosis 
C) Amebiasis 
D) Syphilis 
E) Chancroid

Question 13

Match the disease with the corresponding causative organism.
-Treponema pallidum

Accepted Answer

A) Trichomoniasis 
B) Bacterial vaginosis 
C) Amebiasis 
D) Syphilis 
E) Chancroid 
A) Trichomoniasis 
B) Bacterial vaginosis 
C) Amebiasis 
D) Syphilis 
E) Chancroid

Question 14

All virally induced sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are incurable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Gonococcal infection of a newborn is usually manifested as:

Accepted Answer

A) a generalized skin rash 4 to 6 days after birth. 
B) systemic infection with fever. 
C) bilateral corneal ulceration. 
D) a yellow vaginal or penile discharge about 10 days after birth. 
A) a generalized skin rash 4 to 6 days after birth. 
B) systemic infection with fever. 
C) bilateral corneal ulceration. 
D) a yellow vaginal or penile discharge about 10 days after birth.

Question 16

Gonorrhea is currently the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The treatment of genital warts includes:

Accepted Answer

A) topical application of 5-FU. 
B) topical application of acyclovir. 
C) systemic penicillin. 
D) systemic tetracycline. 
A) topical application of 5-FU. 
B) topical application of acyclovir. 
C) systemic penicillin. 
D) systemic tetracycline.

Question 18

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate information regarding the transmission of HSV?

Accepted Answer

A) HSV is transmitted only when vesicles are present. 
B) HSV is transmitted only while lesions are present. 
C) Transmission of HSV is prevented by the use of condoms. 
D) There is a risk of transmission even during latent periods. 
A) HSV is transmitted only when vesicles are present. 
B) HSV is transmitted only while lesions are present. 
C) Transmission of HSV is prevented by the use of condoms. 
D) There is a risk of transmission even during latent periods.

Question 19

Why do adolescent girls have the greatest risk for sexually transmitted exposure and infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Because they are in an experimental phase with sexual intercourse and believe they are resistant to developing sexually transmitted infections 
B) Because of the immaturity of their cervix and lack of immunity 
C) Because the length of the vaginal canal is shorter, which allows a greater concentration of microorganisms within the internal genitalia 
D) Because of the proximity of the anus to the vaginal introitus 
A) Because they are in an experimental phase with sexual intercourse and believe they are resistant to developing sexually transmitted infections 
B) Because of the immaturity of their cervix and lack of immunity 
C) Because the length of the vaginal canal is shorter, which allows a greater concentration of microorganisms within the internal genitalia 
D) Because of the proximity of the anus to the vaginal introitus

Question 20

There have been no recent sexually transmitted disease epidemics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Up to 50% of women with urogenital gonorrhea also have anal or rectal gonococcal infections.

The most common local complication of a gonococcal infection in females is:

Gonorrhea is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus:

_____ may be used topically for outbreak management of HSV infections.

The most common clinical manifestations of chlamydial infections in newborns are conjunctivitis and pneumonia.

Condylomata acuminata, or genital warts, are caused by:

A major concern in the treatment of gonococci infections is:

Which sexually transmitted infection is indicated by a patient who has small, vesicular lesions that last between 10 and 20 days?

Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by maternal gonorrhea infection.

Chancroid is a lesion found in individuals with syphilis.

Match the disease with the corresponding causative organism. -Entamoeba histolytica

Match the disease with the corresponding causative organism. -Treponema pallidum

All virally induced sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are incurable.

Gonococcal infection of a newborn is usually manifested as:

Gonorrhea is currently the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States.

The treatment of genital warts includes:

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate information regarding the transmission of HSV?

Why do adolescent girls have the greatest risk for sexually transmitted exposure and infection?

There have been no recent sexually transmitted disease epidemics.

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