Question 1

Which of the following forms lesions similar to those of tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonorrhea 
B)  Genital herpes 
C)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
D)  Syphilis 
E)  Chancroid 
A)  Gonorrhea 
B)  Genital herpes 
C)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
D)  Syphilis 
E)  Chancroid

Question 2

Which of the following is the most difficult to treat with chemotherapeutic agents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trichomoniasis 
B)  Genital herpes 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Gonorrhea 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Trichomoniasis 
B)  Genital herpes 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Gonorrhea 
E)  All of the above

Question 3

All of the following are predisposing factors to cystitis in females except

Accepted Answer

A)  The proximity of the anus to the urethra. 
B)  Sexual intercourse. 
C)  The length of the urethra. 
D)  Poor personal hygiene. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  The proximity of the anus to the urethra. 
B)  Sexual intercourse. 
C)  The length of the urethra. 
D)  Poor personal hygiene. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 4

Which of the following diseases causes a skin rash, hair loss, malaise, and fever?

Accepted Answer

A)  NGU 
B)  Syphilis 
C)  Gonorrhea 
D)  Trichomoniasis 
E)  None of the above 
A)  NGU 
B)  Syphilis 
C)  Gonorrhea 
D)  Trichomoniasis 
E)  None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is diagnosed by detection of antibodies against the causative agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nongonococcal urethritis 
B)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Gonorrhea 
E)  Candidiasis 
A)  Nongonococcal urethritis 
B)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Gonorrhea 
E)  Candidiasis

Question 6

Pyelonephritis usually is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Escherichia coli. 
B)  Enterobacter aerogenes. 
C)  Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 
D)  Proteus spp. 
E)  Streptococcus pyogenes. 
A)  Escherichia coli. 
B)  Enterobacter aerogenes. 
C)  Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 
D)  Proteus spp. 
E)  Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question 7

The pH of the adult vagina is acidic due to the conversion of ___(1) ____to ____(2) ____by bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A)  1- Protein; 2- Acetic acid 
B)  1- Glucose; 2- Ethyl alcohol 
C)  1- Glycogen; 2- Lactic acid 
D)  1- Urine; 2- Lactic acid 
E)  1- Mucosal cells; 2- Lactic acid 
A)  1- Protein; 2- Acetic acid 
B)  1- Glucose; 2- Ethyl alcohol 
C)  1- Glycogen; 2- Lactic acid 
D)  1- Urine; 2- Lactic acid 
E)  1- Mucosal cells; 2- Lactic acid

Question 8

Glomerulonephritis is

Accepted Answer

A)  Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. 
B)  Treated with penicillin. 
C)  An immune complex disease. 
D)  Transmitted by contaminated water. 
E)  A and C. 
A)  Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. 
B)  Treated with penicillin. 
C)  An immune complex disease. 
D)  Transmitted by contaminated water. 
E)  A and C.

Question 9

Itching and cheesy discharge are symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Trichomoniasis 
B)  Genital herpes 
C)  Candidiasis 
D)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
E)  Gardnerella vaginosis 
A)  Trichomoniasis 
B)  Genital herpes 
C)  Candidiasis 
D)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
E)  Gardnerella vaginosis

Question 10

All of the following can cause congenital infections or infections of the newborn except

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis. 
B)  Lymphogranuloma venereum. 
C)  Nongonococcal urethritis. 
D)  Gonorrhea. 
E)  Genital herpes. 
A)  Syphilis. 
B)  Lymphogranuloma venereum. 
C)  Nongonococcal urethritis. 
D)  Gonorrhea. 
E)  Genital herpes.

Question 11

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Accepted Answer

A)  Affects one million women annually. 
B)  Can be caused by N. gonorrhoeae. 
C)  Can be caused by C. trachomatis. 
D)  Can be transmitted sexually. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Affects one million women annually. 
B)  Can be caused by N. gonorrhoeae. 
C)  Can be caused by C. trachomatis. 
D)  Can be transmitted sexually. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 12

The reservoir for leptospirosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  Water. 
B)  Domestic dogs. 
C)  Domestic cats. 
D)  Humans. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Water. 
B)  Domestic dogs. 
C)  Domestic cats. 
D)  Humans. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 13

A patient presents with fever and extensive lesions of the labia minora. Her VDRL test was negative. What is the most likely treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acyclovir 
B)  Miconazole 
C)  No treatment is available 
D)  Cephalosporins 
E)  Metronidazole 
A)  Acyclovir 
B)  Miconazole 
C)  No treatment is available 
D)  Cephalosporins 
E)  Metronidazole

Question 14

Which of the following is not a complication of gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pelvic inflammatory disease 
B)  Meningitis 
C)  Endocarditis 
D)  Sterility 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Pelvic inflammatory disease 
B)  Meningitis 
C)  Endocarditis 
D)  Sterility 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

Cystitis is most often caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Gram- negative rods. 
B)  Gram- positive rods. 
C)  Gram- negative cocci. 
D)  Gram- positive cocci. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Gram- negative rods. 
B)  Gram- positive rods. 
C)  Gram- negative cocci. 
D)  Gram- positive cocci. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 16

A patient is experiencing profuse greenish- yellow, foul- smelling discharge from her vagina; she is complaining of itching and irritation. What is the most likely treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acyclovir 
B)  No treatment is available 
C)  Miconazole 
D)  Metronidazole 
E)  Cephalosporins 
A)  Acyclovir 
B)  No treatment is available 
C)  Miconazole 
D)  Metronidazole 
E)  Cephalosporins

Question 17

A 25- year- old male presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Which of the following will be most useful for a rapid diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serological test for antigen 
B)  Microscopic examination of blood 
C)  Bacterial culture 
D)  Serological test for antibodies 
E)  Viral culture 
A)  Serological test for antigen 
B)  Microscopic examination of blood 
C)  Bacterial culture 
D)  Serological test for antibodies 
E)  Viral culture

Question 18

Which of the following is treated with penicillin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis 
B)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
C)  Candidiasis 
D)  Trichomoniasis 
E)  Genital warts 
A)  Syphilis 
B)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
C)  Candidiasis 
D)  Trichomoniasis 
E)  Genital warts

Question 19

Which one of the following statements about genital warts is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is always precancerous. 
B)  It is transmitted by direct contact. 
C)  It is treated by removing them. 
D)  It is caused by papillomaviruses. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  It is always precancerous. 
B)  It is transmitted by direct contact. 
C)  It is treated by removing them. 
D)  It is caused by papillomaviruses. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 20

Leukocytes at the infected site is a symptom of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
B)  Trichomoniasis 
C)  Genital herpes 
D)  Gardnerella vaginosis 
E)  Candidiasis 
A)  Lymphogranuloma venereum 
B)  Trichomoniasis 
C)  Genital herpes 
D)  Gardnerella vaginosis 
E)  Candidiasis

Exam 26: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Which of the following forms lesions similar to those of tuberculosis?

Which of the following is the most difficult to treat with chemotherapeutic agents?

All of the following are predisposing factors to cystitis in females except

Which of the following diseases causes a skin rash, hair loss, malaise, and fever?

Which of the following is diagnosed by detection of antibodies against the causative agent?

Pyelonephritis usually is caused by

The pH of the adult vagina is acidic due to the conversion of ___(1) ____to ____(2) ____by bacteria.

Glomerulonephritis is

Itching and cheesy discharge are symptoms of:

All of the following can cause congenital infections or infections of the newborn except

Pelvic inflammatory disease

The reservoir for leptospirosis is

A patient presents with fever and extensive lesions of the labia minora. Her VDRL test was negative. What is the most likely treatment?

Which of the following is not a complication of gonorrhea?

Cystitis is most often caused by

A patient is experiencing profuse greenish- yellow, foul- smelling discharge from her vagina; she is complaining of itching and irritation. What is the most likely treatment?

A 25- year- old male presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Which of the following will be most useful for a rapid diagnosis?

Which of the following is treated with penicillin?

Which one of the following statements about genital warts is not true?

Leukocytes at the infected site is a symptom of:

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