Question 1

Local cytomegalovirus (CMV)infections may persist even with high titers of serum anti-CMV antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which sexually transmitted infection frequently coexists with gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis 
B)  Herpes simples virus 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Chancroid 
A)  Syphilis 
B)  Herpes simples virus 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Chancroid

Question 3

Condylomata acuminata,or genital warts,are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydiA. 
B)  adenovirus. 
C)  human papilloma virus. 
D)  herpes simplex virus 1. 
A)  chlamydiA. 
B)  adenovirus. 
C)  human papilloma virus. 
D)  herpes simplex virus 1.

Question 4

MATCHING
Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Epstein Barr virus (EBV)

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 5

How is the organism that causes syphilis best identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acid-fast stain 
B)  Gram-stained slide 
C)  In vitro culture 
D)  Darkfield microscopy 
A)  Acid-fast stain 
B)  Gram-stained slide 
C)  In vitro culture 
D)  Darkfield microscopy

Question 6

Gonorrhea is currently the most commonly reported communicable disease in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Granuloma inguinale is caused by a virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During reactivation (release from latency),herpes virus genomes are transported through the _____ nerves to the dermal surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic 
B)  peripheral sensory 
C)  autonomic 
D)  peripheral motor 
A)  somatic 
B)  peripheral sensory 
C)  autonomic 
D)  peripheral motor

Question 9

Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How is gonorrhea transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which is a lesion of secondary syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Condylomata lata 
B)  Gummas 
C)  Chancroid 
D)  Donovan bodies 
A)  Condylomata lata 
B)  Gummas 
C)  Chancroid 
D)  Donovan bodies

Question 12

Which statement is false about the factors that facilitate the ascent of gonococci into the uterus and fallopian tubes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the cervical plug disintegrates during menstruation. 
B)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the vaginal pH decreases to 2 or 3. 
C)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the uterine contractions may cause retrograde menstruation into the fallopian tubes. 
D)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the bacteria may adhere to sperm and be transported to the fallopian tubes. 
A)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the cervical plug disintegrates during menstruation. 
B)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the vaginal pH decreases to 2 or 3. 
C)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the uterine contractions may cause retrograde menstruation into the fallopian tubes. 
D)  Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the bacteria may adhere to sperm and be transported to the fallopian tubes.

Question 13

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 14

During the latent period of a herpes virus infection,the genome of the virus is:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintained in the host cell mitochondriA. 
B)  maintained in the host macrophage lysosomes. 
C)  maintained in the host cell nucleus. 
D)  totally degraded. 
A)  maintained in the host cell mitochondriA. 
B)  maintained in the host macrophage lysosomes. 
C)  maintained in the host cell nucleus. 
D)  totally degraded.

Question 15

There have been no recent sexually transmitted disease epidemics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ may be used topically for treatment of HSV infections.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

Sexually transmitted infections are seen in all socioeconomic classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

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

Exam 24: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Local cytomegalovirus (CMV)infections may persist even with high titers of serum anti-CMV antibodies.

Which sexually transmitted infection frequently coexists with gonorrhea?

Condylomata acuminata,or genital warts,are caused by:

MATCHING Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Epstein Barr virus (EBV)

How is the organism that causes syphilis best identified?

Gonorrhea is currently the most commonly reported communicable disease in the United States.

Granuloma inguinale is caused by a virus.

During reactivation (release from latency),herpes virus genomes are transported through the _____ nerves to the dermal surface.

Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite.

How is gonorrhea transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus?

Which is a lesion of secondary syphilis?

Which statement is false about the factors that facilitate the ascent of gonococci into the uterus and fallopian tubes?

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

During the latent period of a herpes virus infection,the genome of the virus is:

There have been no recent sexually transmitted disease epidemics.

_____ may be used topically for treatment of HSV infections.

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

Gonococcal infection of a newborn is usually manifested as:

Sexually transmitted infections are seen in all socioeconomic classes.

MATCHING Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

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