Question 1

Pubic lice can be treated with creams and ointments that are essentially pesticides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Marcia has just learned from her gynecologist that she has a chlamydia infection. He advises her to immediately begin antibiotic therapy. Marcia learns that without treatment she runs an increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A) cervical cancer. 
B) uterine cancer. 
C) kidney damage. 
D) infertility. 
A) cervical cancer. 
B) uterine cancer. 
C) kidney damage. 
D) infertility.

Question 3

For a woman, having an STI without knowing it could lead to

Accepted Answer

A) infertility. 
B) increased risk of contracting other STIs. 
C) criminal prosecution for malicious assault. 
D) a reduced sex drive. 
A) infertility. 
B) increased risk of contracting other STIs. 
C) criminal prosecution for malicious assault. 
D) a reduced sex drive.

Question 4

Chancroid is caused by the virus Hemophilus ducreyi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A pregnant woman infected with the syphilis organism must be treated

Accepted Answer

A) with antiviral drugs before the sixth week of pregnancy. 
B) with antibiotics before the fourth month of pregnancy. 
C) with antiviral drugs but not until the second trimester. 
D) with antibiotics but not until the second trimester. 
A) with antiviral drugs before the sixth week of pregnancy. 
B) with antibiotics before the fourth month of pregnancy. 
C) with antiviral drugs but not until the second trimester. 
D) with antibiotics but not until the second trimester.

Question 6

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Viral particles can only shed from dried sores. 
B) Viral particles can shed only while a person is asleep. 
C) Viral particles can shed even during times when there is no visible sign of infection. 
D) Viral particles will not shed when there is no visible sign of infection. 
A) Viral particles can only shed from dried sores. 
B) Viral particles can shed only while a person is asleep. 
C) Viral particles can shed even during times when there is no visible sign of infection. 
D) Viral particles will not shed when there is no visible sign of infection.

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely to be contracted by mouth-to-mouth kissing alone?

Accepted Answer

A) Gonorrhea 
B) Hepatitis 
C) Herpes 
D) Chlamydia 
A) Gonorrhea 
B) Hepatitis 
C) Herpes 
D) Chlamydia

Question 8

About how many people in the United States are living with the HIV virus today?

Accepted Answer

A) 250,000 
B) 500,000 
C) 1 million 
D) 10 million 
A) 250,000 
B) 500,000 
C) 1 million 
D) 10 million

Question 9

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a complication that can develop if a newborn contracts chlamydia on its journey down the birth canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which ethnicity claims the highest rate of AIDS cases in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) European American 
B) African American 
C) Latino American 
D) American Indian 
A) European American 
B) African American 
C) Latino American 
D) American Indian

Question 11

Which of the following statements is True regarding transmission of hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Hepatitis A can be transmitted through vaginal intercourse, fellatio, or cunnilingus. 
B) Hepatitis B can be transmitted sexually, or through contaminated blood. 
C) Hepatitis C is transmitted through contact with infected fecal matter. 
D) Hepatitis D can be transmitted by contact with contaminated saliva. 
A) Hepatitis A can be transmitted through vaginal intercourse, fellatio, or cunnilingus. 
B) Hepatitis B can be transmitted sexually, or through contaminated blood. 
C) Hepatitis C is transmitted through contact with infected fecal matter. 
D) Hepatitis D can be transmitted by contact with contaminated saliva.

Question 12

Name three medications that can be used to treat pediculosis.

Accepted Answer

Three medications that can be used to tr

Question 13

An untreated syphilis infection typically goes through the following three stages: primary, latent, and secondary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Urethritis is painful inflammation of the

Accepted Answer

A) urethra. 
B) uterus. 
C) anus. 
D) perineum. 
A) urethra. 
B) uterus. 
C) anus. 
D) perineum.

Question 15

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections usually presents no symptoms to women in its early stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Chancroid 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) Herpes 
D) Syphilis 
A) Chancroid 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) Herpes 
D) Syphilis

Question 16

The most common symptom for women with vaginitis is

Accepted Answer

A) genital irritation. 
B) itching and burning during urination. 
C) inflammation. 
D) vaginal discharge. 
A) genital irritation. 
B) itching and burning during urination. 
C) inflammation. 
D) vaginal discharge.

Question 17

About half of the new cases of PID each year are likely attributable to

Accepted Answer

A) gonorrhea. 
B) chlamydia. 
C) the herpes virus. 
D) the human papilloma virus. 
A) gonorrhea. 
B) chlamydia. 
C) the herpes virus. 
D) the human papilloma virus.

Question 18

Which of the following would NOT reduce the possibility of a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Douching with a slightly acidic mixture of water and vinegar 
B) Wearing cotton underwear and loose fitting clothing 
C) Ingesting a pint of yogurt a day 
D) Reducing the intake of dairy products, sugars, and artificial sweeteners 
A) Douching with a slightly acidic mixture of water and vinegar 
B) Wearing cotton underwear and loose fitting clothing 
C) Ingesting a pint of yogurt a day 
D) Reducing the intake of dairy products, sugars, and artificial sweeteners

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial STI?

Accepted Answer

A) Syphilis 
B) Trichomoniasis 
C) Chlamydia 
D) Gonorrhea 
A) Syphilis 
B) Trichomoniasis 
C) Chlamydia 
D) Gonorrhea

Question 20

The first symptom of syphilis in a male is likely to be

Accepted Answer

A) cloudy discharge from his penis. 
B) severe swelling of lymph nodes under his arms. 
C) a burning sensation during urination. 
D) a chancre sore on his penis. 
A) cloudy discharge from his penis. 
B) severe swelling of lymph nodes under his arms. 
C) a burning sensation during urination. 
D) a chancre sore on his penis.

Pubic lice can be treated with creams and ointments that are essentially pesticides.

Marcia has just learned from her gynecologist that she has a chlamydia infection. He advises her to immediately begin antibiotic therapy. Marcia learns that without treatment she runs an increased risk of

For a woman, having an STI without knowing it could lead to

Chancroid is caused by the virus Hemophilus ducreyi.

A pregnant woman infected with the syphilis organism must be treated

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Which of the following is most likely to be contracted by mouth-to-mouth kissing alone?

About how many people in the United States are living with the HIV virus today?

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a complication that can develop if a newborn contracts chlamydia on its journey down the birth canal.

Which ethnicity claims the highest rate of AIDS cases in the United States?

Which of the following statements is True regarding transmission of hepatitis?

Name three medications that can be used to treat pediculosis.

An untreated syphilis infection typically goes through the following three stages: primary, latent, and secondary.

Urethritis is painful inflammation of the

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections usually presents no symptoms to women in its early stage?

The most common symptom for women with vaginitis is

About half of the new cases of PID each year are likely attributable to

Which of the following would NOT reduce the possibility of a yeast infection?

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial STI?

The first symptom of syphilis in a male is likely to be

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Exam 16: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Pubic lice can be treated with creams and ointments that are essentially pesticides.

Marcia has just learned from her gynecologist that she has a chlamydia infection. He advises her to immediately begin antibiotic therapy. Marcia learns that without treatment she runs an increased risk of

For a woman, having an STI without knowing it could lead to

Chancroid is caused by the virus Hemophilus ducreyi.

A pregnant woman infected with the syphilis organism must be treated

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Which of the following is most likely to be contracted by mouth-to-mouth kissing alone?

About how many people in the United States are living with the HIV virus today?

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a complication that can develop if a newborn contracts chlamydia on its journey down the birth canal.

Which ethnicity claims the highest rate of AIDS cases in the United States?

Which of the following statements is True regarding transmission of hepatitis?

Name three medications that can be used to treat pediculosis.

An untreated syphilis infection typically goes through the following three stages: primary, latent, and secondary.

Urethritis is painful inflammation of the

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections usually presents no symptoms to women in its early stage?

The most common symptom for women with vaginitis is

About half of the new cases of PID each year are likely attributable to

Which of the following would NOT reduce the possibility of a yeast infection?

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial STI?

The first symptom of syphilis in a male is likely to be

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

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