Question 1

Which of the following viruses can lead to fever blisters (cold sores)on the mouth and lips?

Accepted Answer

A) HSV-1 
B) Herpes simplex virus 
C) HSV-2 
D) all of the above 
A) HSV-1 
B) Herpes simplex virus 
C) HSV-2 
D) all of the above

Question 2

The largest percentage of UTIs occurs in this organ.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Dysuria means:

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in the volume of urine produced 
B) blood in the urine 
C) discolored urine 
D) pain on urination 
A) an increase in the volume of urine produced 
B) blood in the urine 
C) discolored urine 
D) pain on urination

Question 4

The acid pH in the vagina is predominantly due to ______ fermenting the _____ present in vaginal cells.

Accepted Answer

A) Staphylococcus, glycogen 
B) Escherichia, glucose 
C) Staphylococcus, starch 
D) Lactobacillus, glycogen 
A) Staphylococcus, glycogen 
B) Escherichia, glucose 
C) Staphylococcus, starch 
D) Lactobacillus, glycogen

Question 5

The etiology of pyelonephritis is most often bacterial,________ ,and less commonly the yeast,______.

Accepted Answer

A) Escherichia coli, Candida albicans 
B) Streptococcus mutans, Pityrosporum ovale 
C) Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae 
D) Streptococcus mutans, Saccharomyces cerevisiae 
A) Escherichia coli, Candida albicans 
B) Streptococcus mutans, Pityrosporum ovale 
C) Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae 
D) Streptococcus mutans, Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Question 6

The U.S.incidence of gonorrhea by states indicates that most cases are found in:

Accepted Answer

A) mid-western states 
B) Pacific southwest 
C) Atlantic northeast 
D) southeast 
A) mid-western states 
B) Pacific southwest 
C) Atlantic northeast 
D) southeast

Question 7

Human papilloma virus causes:

Accepted Answer

A) condylomas 
B) laryngeal papilloma 
C) genital warts 
D) all of the above 
A) condylomas 
B) laryngeal papilloma 
C) genital warts 
D) all of the above

Question 8

Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) bladder 
B) rectum 
C) kidney 
D) urethra 
A) bladder 
B) rectum 
C) kidney 
D) urethra

Question 9

Glomerulonephritis is caused by cross-reacting antibodies produced in response to the bacterial pathogen _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Escherichia coli 
B) Staphylococcus aureus 
C) Streptococcus mutans 
D) Streptococcus pyogenes 
A) Escherichia coli 
B) Staphylococcus aureus 
C) Streptococcus mutans 
D) Streptococcus pyogenes

Question 10

The routes of infection in prostatitis include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) by ascent through the urethra 
B) from bloodborne organisms 
C) by back-flow of contaminated urine 
D) by descent from the seminal vesicles 
A) by ascent through the urethra 
B) from bloodborne organisms 
C) by back-flow of contaminated urine 
D) by descent from the seminal vesicles

Question 11

Nosocomial UTIs are a significant problem for patients who have indwelling catheters; the etiology /(ies)most likely would be:

Accepted Answer

A) Staphylococcus epidermidis 
B) Proteus vulgaris 
C) Escherichia coli 
D) all of the above 
A) Staphylococcus epidermidis 
B) Proteus vulgaris 
C) Escherichia coli 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Non-specific vaginitis is characterized by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Gardnerella 
B) Bacteroides and Peptostreptococcus 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) two of the above 
A) Gardnerella 
B) Bacteroides and Peptostreptococcus 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) two of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Leptospirosis can be controlled in your pets by vaccination. 
B) Low numbers of bacteria in a urinalysis rule out infection. 
C) Douching too much can lead to bacterial vaginitis. 
D) Urine specimens with a variety of organisms are usually contaminated. 
A) Leptospirosis can be controlled in your pets by vaccination. 
B) Low numbers of bacteria in a urinalysis rule out infection. 
C) Douching too much can lead to bacterial vaginitis. 
D) Urine specimens with a variety of organisms are usually contaminated.

Question 14

What are the signs associated with congenital syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A) Huchinson's teeth 
B) Saber shin 
C) Saddle-nose 
D) all of the above 
A) Huchinson's teeth 
B) Saber shin 
C) Saddle-nose 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Prostatitis is characterized by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) urgent and frequent urination 
B) blood in urine 
C) low fever 
D) back pain 
A) urgent and frequent urination 
B) blood in urine 
C) low fever 
D) back pain

Question 16

Where does cystitis occur?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Disseminated CMV:

Accepted Answer

A) always involves the brain and in adults leads to neural damage 
B) can occur 1 to 4 months after an organ transplant 
C) can lead to severe and often lethal pneumonia in bone marrow transplant patients 
D) two of the above 
A) always involves the brain and in adults leads to neural damage 
B) can occur 1 to 4 months after an organ transplant 
C) can lead to severe and often lethal pneumonia in bone marrow transplant patients 
D) two of the above

Question 18

Which of the following statements about STDs is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Gonococcal arthritis is the most common joint infection in people younger than 50. 
B) Latency is a hallmark of herpes infections. 
C) Approximately 80% of the population carries CMV asymptomatically. 
D) CMV symptoms are less severe in patients with AIDS and other immunodeficiencies. 
A) Gonococcal arthritis is the most common joint infection in people younger than 50. 
B) Latency is a hallmark of herpes infections. 
C) Approximately 80% of the population carries CMV asymptomatically. 
D) CMV symptoms are less severe in patients with AIDS and other immunodeficiencies.

Question 19

Genital herpes can be acquired:

Accepted Answer

A) by kissing gingivostomatitis lesions of the mouth 
B) during sexual contact with a partner infected with HSV-2 
C) by oral sex - often with HSV-1 
D) two of these choices 
A) by kissing gingivostomatitis lesions of the mouth 
B) during sexual contact with a partner infected with HSV-2 
C) by oral sex - often with HSV-1 
D) two of these choices

Question 20

All of the following defense mechanisms are present in the urogenital system except:

Accepted Answer

A) normal flora competing with opportunists 
B) sphincter muscles 
C) flushing action of fluids 
D) high pH 
A) normal flora competing with opportunists 
B) sphincter muscles 
C) flushing action of fluids 
D) high pH

Exam 20: Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Which of the following viruses can lead to fever blisters (cold sores)on the mouth and lips?

The largest percentage of UTIs occurs in this organ.

Dysuria means:

The acid pH in the vagina is predominantly due to ______ fermenting the _____ present in vaginal cells.

The etiology of pyelonephritis is most often bacterial,________ ,and less commonly the yeast,______.

The U.S.incidence of gonorrhea by states indicates that most cases are found in:

Human papilloma virus causes:

Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the _____.

Glomerulonephritis is caused by cross-reacting antibodies produced in response to the bacterial pathogen _____.

The routes of infection in prostatitis include all of the following except:

Nosocomial UTIs are a significant problem for patients who have indwelling catheters; the etiology /(ies)most likely would be:

Non-specific vaginitis is characterized by _____.

Which of the following statements is false?

What are the signs associated with congenital syphilis?

Prostatitis is characterized by all of the following except:

Where does cystitis occur?

Disseminated CMV:

Which of the following statements about STDs is false?

Genital herpes can be acquired:

All of the following defense mechanisms are present in the urogenital system except:

Scope and History of Microbiology

Fundamentals of Chemistry

Microscopy and Staining

Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Essential Concepts of Metabolism

Growth and Culturing of Bacteria

Microbial Genetics

Gene Transfer and Genetic Engineering

An Introduction to Taxonomy: the Bacteria

Viruses

Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites

Sterilization and Disinfection

Antimicrobial Therapy

Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes

Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections

Innate Host Defenses

Immunology I: Basic Principles of Adaptive Immunity and Immunization

Immunology Ii: Immunological Disorders and Tests

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The acid pH in the vagina is predominantly due to __ fermenting the _ present in vaginal cells.

The etiology of pyelonephritis is most often bacterial,__ ,and less commonly the yeast,.