Question 1

Describe the health problems associated with chlamydia.

Accepted Answer

It is a cause of pelvic inflammatory dis

Question 2

Due to the fact that chlamydia is often asymptomatic,health care professionals recommend that sexually active persons be checked for it every

Accepted Answer

A) three to four weeks. 
B) three to six months. 
C) year. 
D) other year. 
A) three to four weeks. 
B) three to six months. 
C) year. 
D) other year.

Question 3

An inflammation of the cervix is called

Accepted Answer

A) cervicitis. 
B) cervical edema. 
C) pelvic inflammatory disease. 
D) None of these. 
A) cervicitis. 
B) cervical edema. 
C) pelvic inflammatory disease. 
D) None of these.

Question 4

Cystitis is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) bladder infection caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract. 
B) inflammation of the vaginal wall due to vigorous sexual intercourse. 
C) formation of cysts along the vagina due to a sexually transmitted virus. 
D) inflammation of the pelvis caused by high sexual activity. 
A) bladder infection caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract. 
B) inflammation of the vaginal wall due to vigorous sexual intercourse. 
C) formation of cysts along the vagina due to a sexually transmitted virus. 
D) inflammation of the pelvis caused by high sexual activity.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the latency stage of syphilis is false?

Accepted Answer

A) If secondary syphilis is not treated,the symptoms disappear within 2-6 weeks,and no further symptoms are experienced in the latent stage,perhaps for years. 
B) Pregnant women in this stage can transmit this sexually transmitted infection (STI)to their fetuses. 
C) The only symptom in this stage is a skin rash that neither itches nor burns. 
D) After about one year,post-infection,syphilis cannot be transmitted to sex partners. 
A) If secondary syphilis is not treated,the symptoms disappear within 2-6 weeks,and no further symptoms are experienced in the latent stage,perhaps for years. 
B) Pregnant women in this stage can transmit this sexually transmitted infection (STI)to their fetuses. 
C) The only symptom in this stage is a skin rash that neither itches nor burns. 
D) After about one year,post-infection,syphilis cannot be transmitted to sex partners.

Question 6

Gonorrhea is caused by a virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI)in the United States is gonorrhea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most effective way to remove pubic lice is to burn them with a match at the site of infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Accepted Answer

A) It cannot be cured,but its symptoms can be treated. 
B) It is one of the leading causes of female infertility. 
C) It is only caused by the Nisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. 
D) It occurs when bacteria moves downwards from a woman's fallopian tubes into her uterus. 
A) It cannot be cured,but its symptoms can be treated. 
B) It is one of the leading causes of female infertility. 
C) It is only caused by the Nisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. 
D) It occurs when bacteria moves downwards from a woman's fallopian tubes into her uterus.

Question 10

Hepatitis A is primarily contracted through penile-vaginal intercourse or through oral-genital sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Damage in the late stages of syphilis can include

Accepted Answer

A) infertility. 
B) death. 
C) disfiguring skin disorders. 
D) genital cancers. 
A) infertility. 
B) death. 
C) disfiguring skin disorders. 
D) genital cancers.

Question 12

The first symptom of syphilis is

Accepted Answer

A) rashes. 
B) ulcers of the endocrine glands. 
C) descending paralysis. 
D) the appearance of a chancre. 
A) rashes. 
B) ulcers of the endocrine glands. 
C) descending paralysis. 
D) the appearance of a chancre.

Question 13

Symptoms of chlamydia usually occur within

Accepted Answer

A) 6 months after exposure. 
B) 1-3 weeks after exposure. 
C) 3 months after exposure. 
D) 6-8 weeks after exposure. 
A) 6 months after exposure. 
B) 1-3 weeks after exposure. 
C) 3 months after exposure. 
D) 6-8 weeks after exposure.

Question 14

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina into her uterus. 
B) high sexual activity results in the inflammation of a woman's cervix. 
C) a woman experiences ectopic pregnancy. 
D) a woman has a frothy,yellow-green vaginal discharge. 
A) bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina into her uterus. 
B) high sexual activity results in the inflammation of a woman's cervix. 
C) a woman experiences ectopic pregnancy. 
D) a woman has a frothy,yellow-green vaginal discharge.

Question 15

What is the significance of the Tuskegee study?

Accepted Answer

For 40 years,a large group of African Am

Question 16

Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for the removal of genital warts caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV).Is she now disease-free?

Accepted Answer

A) yes,provided she begins to follow safer-sex guidelines 
B) yes,such surgery destroys HPV 
C) no,the disease-causing virus is still in her system 
D) no,only the intake of antibiotics can eliminate the virus from her system 
A) yes,provided she begins to follow safer-sex guidelines 
B) yes,such surgery destroys HPV 
C) no,the disease-causing virus is still in her system 
D) no,only the intake of antibiotics can eliminate the virus from her system

Question 17

Hepatitis B is commonly and most easily spread through

Accepted Answer

A) breastfeeding. 
B) food or water. 
C) sexual contact. 
D) kissing. 
A) breastfeeding. 
B) food or water. 
C) sexual contact. 
D) kissing.

Question 18

Keiko experiences intense itching in the skin under her pubic hair.When she observes closely,she notices pearly nits attached to her pubic hair.This could be an indication that she has contracted

Accepted Answer

A) genital herpes. 
B) genital human papillomavirus (HPV). 
C) pubic lice. 
D) chlamydia. 
A) genital herpes. 
B) genital human papillomavirus (HPV). 
C) pubic lice. 
D) chlamydia.

Question 19

Subjects in the Tuskegee study had

Accepted Answer

A) syphilis. 
B) gonorrhea. 
C) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 
D) chlamydia. 
A) syphilis. 
B) gonorrhea. 
C) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 
D) chlamydia.

Question 20

Candidiasis can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) pregnancy. 
B) antibiotics. 
C) oral contraceptives. 
D) high vitamin doses. 
A) pregnancy. 
B) antibiotics. 
C) oral contraceptives. 
D) high vitamin doses.

Describe the health problems associated with chlamydia.

Due to the fact that chlamydia is often asymptomatic,health care professionals recommend that sexually active persons be checked for it every

An inflammation of the cervix is called

Cystitis is a(n)

Which of the following statements about the latency stage of syphilis is false?

Gonorrhea is caused by a virus.

The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI)in the United States is gonorrhea.

The most effective way to remove pubic lice is to burn them with a match at the site of infection.

Which of the following statements is true of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Hepatitis A is primarily contracted through penile-vaginal intercourse or through oral-genital sex.

Damage in the late stages of syphilis can include

The first symptom of syphilis is

Symptoms of chlamydia usually occur within

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)occurs when

What is the significance of the Tuskegee study?

Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for the removal of genital warts caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV).Is she now disease-free?

Hepatitis B is commonly and most easily spread through

Keiko experiences intense itching in the skin under her pubic hair.When she observes closely,she notices pearly nits attached to her pubic hair.This could be an indication that she has contracted

Subjects in the Tuskegee study had

Candidiasis can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissastisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Describe the health problems associated with chlamydia.

Due to the fact that chlamydia is often asymptomatic,health care professionals recommend that sexually active persons be checked for it every

An inflammation of the cervix is called

Cystitis is a(n)

Which of the following statements about the latency stage of syphilis is false?

Gonorrhea is caused by a virus.

The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI)in the United States is gonorrhea.

The most effective way to remove pubic lice is to burn them with a match at the site of infection.

Which of the following statements is true of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Hepatitis A is primarily contracted through penile-vaginal intercourse or through oral-genital sex.

Damage in the late stages of syphilis can include

The first symptom of syphilis is

Symptoms of chlamydia usually occur within

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)occurs when

What is the significance of the Tuskegee study?

Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for the removal of genital warts caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV).Is she now disease-free?

Hepatitis B is commonly and most easily spread through

Keiko experiences intense itching in the skin under her pubic hair.When she observes closely,she notices pearly nits attached to her pubic hair.This could be an indication that she has contracted

Subjects in the Tuskegee study had

Candidiasis can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissastisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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