Deck 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Question 1

How do men and women differ in their symptoms of gonorrhea?

A) Men may not develop symptoms for several months, whereas women show symptoms within a week of infection.
B) Men tend to develop symptoms within a week of infection, whereas women may not experience symptoms until complications have developed.
C) Men and women both develop symptoms within a week of being infected.
D) Both men and women tend to be asymptomatic for anywhere from several months to several years.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following may be successfully treated with antibiotics?

A) Pubic lice
B) Herpes
C) HPV
D) Chlamydia

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What happens if syphilis is left untreated?

A) The person will continue to have wart‐like bumps on their body that will remain contagious.
B) It could eventually be fatal.
C) It would eventually clear up and go away at which time the person is no longer contagious.
D) It could lead to penile or uterine cancer.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.?

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

Question 5

Which STIs are monitored by federal mandatory reporting laws?

A) Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV
B) Herpes, HPV, and HIV
C) Only syphilis and HIV
D) Doctors and health centers are required by law to report information on all STIs.

Question 6

Approximately what percent of new STIs in the U.S. involve individuals who arebetween theages of 15 and 24 years?

A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 60%
D) 80%

Question 7

A person with an STI had a chancre that seemed to heal. A month later the person broke out in a hives‐like rash and had flu‐like symptoms. What is the most likely STI diagnosis?

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

Question 8

If people have a "punishment concept" of STIs, they:

A) Believe that STIs are the primary cause of sexual disorders.
B) Think those who develop STIs deserve them.
C) Believe it is okay not to tell ex‐lovers when they find out they have an STI.
D) Feel that people who commit sex crimes should be infected with STIs as their consequence.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is false?

A) Children born to HIV‐positive mothers will need to take antiretroviral medications for life.
B) A pregnant woman who is HIV‐positive can take steps to reduce the risk ofinfecting her child with HIV.
C) Bacterial STIs can be treated during pregnancy with antibiotics,and if treatment is begun immediately, there is less chance that the newborn will become infected.
D) Physicians typically test all pregnant women for herpes, syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia to reduce the risks of transmission to a newborn.

Question 10

Taylor has pubic lice. All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

A) Taylor's partner should check for pubic lice, because they have engaged in sexual intercourse within the past two days.
B) Taylor's brother shares a bed with Taylor. Taylor's brother should check for pubic lice because it is possible to acquire pubic lice if you share a bed with someone who is infected.
C) Taylor's roommate wore Taylor's shorts and other articles of clothing within the past two days. Taylor's roommate does not need to check for pubic lice, because it is not possible to contract pubic lice from clothing worn by someone who is infected.
D) Taylor's roommate should check for pubic lice, because they only have one restroom and it is possible to contract pubic lice from a toilet seat.

Question 11

What is the most common cause of vaginal discharge that often causes a "fishy" odor?

A) Bacterial vaginosis
B) Gonorrhea
C) HPV
D) Pubic lice

Question 12

"Crabs" is to pubic lice as "clap" is to:

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

Question 13

Which racial/ethnic group experiences the highest rates of STIs in the United States?

A) White
B) Black
C) Hispanic
D) Native American

Question 14

How many stages does syphilis progress through?

A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five

Question 15

What is true about the current rates of gonorrhea?

A) Rates have stayed the same since the 1990s.
B) Rates have steadily increased since the 1990s.
C) Rates were decreasing, leveled off for about 10 years, and have since been decreasing again.
D) Rates have increased each year between the years 2009 to 2012.

Question 16

What does the term latency mean in relation to STIs?

A) It is used in relation to STIs that have the worst health outcomes.
B) It refers to STIs that show no symptoms.
C) It refers to the period of time when a person with an STI does not test positive for it.
D) It refers to STIs that are treated with antibiotics.

Question 17

Severe genital itching caused by parasites is a common symptom of which STI?

A) Scabies
B) Chlamydia
C) Genital warts
D) Herpes

Question 18

How can gonorrhea be contracted?

A) Oral sex
B) Vaginal sex
C) Newborn during delivery
D) All of these

Question 19

What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

A) Itching of the scrotal region
B) Painful erections
C) An inability to ejaculate
D) Painful or frequent urination

Question 20

What is one of the most serious long‐term outcomes of chlamydia in women?

A) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
B) Ovarian cancer
C) Increased risk for hysterectomy
D) Neurological damage

Question 21

What group is at higher risk of contracting hepatitis?

A) Women who have sex with women
B) People with fair skin
C) Housemates of someone with hepatitis
D) All of these

Question 22

All of the following statements are true for the U.S., EXCEPT:

A) Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention ofHAV.
B) Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of HBV.
C) Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of HCV.
D) Vaccines are FDA‐approved for the prevention of some types of HPV.

Question 23

What area(s) of the body can be affected by genital warts?

A) Penile shaft and vulva area
B) Anus
C) Throat
D) All of these

Question 24

If a woman has a "high‐risk" form of human papillomavirus (HPV), what should she be especially concerned about?

A) Developing genital warts
B) Developing hepatitis
C) Developing cervical cancerand possibly vaginal,vulvar, and anal cancers
D) Developing neurological impairment

Question 25

What is true regarding the use of topical medications to manage HSV symptoms?

A) They shorten the duration of outbreaks and reduce recurrences of future outbreaks.
B) They kill the bacteria associated with herpes, but usually do not cure it.
C) They reduce the outbreaks and cure it in about 50% of the cases.
D) They have been shown to have little benefit.

Question 26

A person is experiencing "viral shedding" but no other symptoms. What is this person's most likely STI diagnosis?

A) Herpes and contagious
B) Herpes but not contagious
C) Genital warts and contagious
D) Genital warts but not contagious

Question 27

Which of the following statements is not true?

A) Pap smears enable health care providers to monitor precancerous changes in the cervical cells (cervical dysplasia).
B) Pap smears test for three different types of STIs.
C) HPV vaccines exist for both males and females.
D) In the U.S., there is currently no HPV test recommended for men.

Question 28

The majority of people who become infected with genital herpes are infected by someone who:

A) Received treatment and was no longer having symptoms.
B) Has had herpes for less than one year.
C) Doesn't even know they have it.
D) Has had herpes for over one year.

Question 29

Kimberly was diagnosed with herpes simplex 1 (HSV‐1) on her lip one week ago. Now, Kimberly is experiencing pain and itching surrounding a red, blister‐likesore on her hand where she had an open skin wound.When Kimberly went to the doctor for the second time, her doctor said that she most likely infected her hand wound with HSV‐1 by touching her lip with her hand. Which of the following sentences best explains this scenario?

A) Kimberly autoinoculated the open wound on her hand by touching it to her infected lip.
B) Kimberly experienced viral shedding from her infected lip by touching the open wound on her hand.
C) Kimberly experienced viral shedding from the open wound on her hand by touching her infected lip.
D) Kimberly most likely has an infectionon her hand, not HSV‐1, which is totally unrelated to her HSV‐1 diagnosis on her lip.

Question 30

Which of the following defines the types of illnesses that cause further deterioration of a person's immune system, such as those who have been diagnosed with AIDS?

A) Secondary diseases
B) Opportunistic diseases
C) Autoimmune diseases
D) Inoculatory diseases

Question 31

Which of the following statements is true regarding HIV?

A) Medication can be given within 6 months of infection to rid the body of the HIV infection.
B) Medication can be given to the partner of a person with HIV to prevent transmission.
C) Rapid HIV testing can be done through oral or blood fluids.
D) HIV testing must be performed by a laboratory.

Question 32

It is estimated that one in ______ Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 years are infected with herpes (HSV).

A) Two
B) Four
C) Six
D) Seven

Question 33

Someone who is HIV‐positive might initially experience flu‐like symptoms, followed by a period of time with no obvious symptoms. The seriousness of the disease becomes apparent only after more severe symptoms develop. What other STI has a similar pattern of symptomology?

A) Herpes
B) Chlamydia
C) Syphilis
D) Trichimoniasis

Question 34

What can trigger herpes outbreaks?

A) Exposure to sunlight
B) Fatigue
C) Chapped lips
D) All of these

Question 35

What happened when the first identified cases of HIV were gay men and intravenous drug users?

A) People assumed gay men also used drugs.
B) People became more compassionate towards the gay population.
C) Scientists overlooked the high rates of infection in the lesbian community.
D) As many as 1 out of 5 believed that people infected with HIV got what they deserved.

Question 36

Tyson was diagnosed with an STI but never had any symptoms. What STI was he likely to have been diagnosed with?

A) Herpes
B) HPV
C) Chlamydia
D) It could have been any of these.

Question 37

All of the following statements are true concerning bacterial vaginosis, EXCEPT:

A) It can sometimes be triggered bythe use of antibiotics.
B) It can sometimes be triggered by the use of feminine hygiene products.
C) It can be treated with an over‐the‐counter medication to treat yeast infections.
D) It can be transmitted via sexual contact.

Question 38

What is a serious complication commonly associated with viral hepatitis?

A) Diabetes
B) Brain damage
C) Liver damage
D) Infertility

Question 39

All of the following statements are true regarding human papillomavirus (HPV), EXCEPT:

A) There are more than 100 different types of HPV.
B) The majority of people who are infected develop symptoms such as genital warts.
C) Some strains of HPV can lead to cervical cancer.
D) Some types of HPV can lead to oral, head, and neck cancers.

Question 40

What is the typicalamount of time it takes for the average person who is HIV‐positive and not receiving any type of treatment to develop AIDS?

A) 1‐2 years
B) 2‐4 years
C) 5‐7 years
D) 8‐10 years

Question 41

Women are at greater risk for long‐term complications from STIs.

Question 42

What is suggested in your text as one of the most useful things people who are sexually active can do to prevent contracting STIs?

A) Do not have sexual relations before you are 18 years of age.
B) Have a yearly Pap test.
C) Get yourself and your partner tested before engaging in sexual activity.
D) Only have one partner at a time.

Question 43

In what part of the world do the majority of new HIV infections continue to occur?

A) Asia
B) Central and South America
C) Sub‐Saharan Africa
D) Eastern Europe and Western Asia

Question 44

What has contributed to the decrease in HIV and AIDS‐related deaths?

A) There are less homosexual males now than there were 20 years ago.
B) There are fewer intravenous drug users than there were 20 years ago.
C) The development of HAART therapy and HIV RNA testing.
D) The ability to rid the body of the HIV virus if detected within the first six months.

Question 45

What is the name for compounds that are applied to the vagina or rectum to protect against STIs and work by providing a physical barrier to keep STIs from reaching certain cells?

A) Condoms
B) Microbicides
C) Antiretrovirals
D) Lactobacillus

Question 46

Since the discovery of more advanced treatment options for HIV in the late 1990s, how has the percentage of gay men who engage in "high risk" behaviors been affected?

A) Increased
B) Decreased
C) Stayed the same
D) Decreased initiallyand then increased

Question 47

Rates of sexually transmitted infections are higher among bisexual women than lesbians.

Question 48

When a woman has a Pap test, the test is also screening for STIs.

Question 49

Most bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics.

Question 50

Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic, the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in the U.S.

Question 51

What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub‐Saharan Africa?

A) Heterosexual intercourse
B) Males having sex with males
C) Intravenous drug use
D) Prostitution

Question 52

According to research from the Centers for Disease Control, more than 90% of the time a person's body can clear the HPV virus within two years.

Question 53

The HPV vaccine is best when given one year after the onset of sexual activity.

Question 54

There are currently vaccines available for all types of hepatitis.

Question 55

What areas of the world have seen the greatest increase in HIV infections?

A) The U.S. and Europe
B) The U.S. and Africa
C) Central and South America
D) Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Question 56

People infected with herpes will have it for the rest of their lives, even though they may not experience any symptoms.

Question 57

People infected with scabies typically experience immediate relief from itching after treatment.

Question 58

Which of the following statements is true regarding AIDS and its impact on the world?

A) The number of childrenwho have lost their parents to AIDS has increased worldwide.
B) Access to AIDS treatments around the world has decreased.
C) Increased condom use in sex workers has been unsuccessfulin Cambodia and Thailand.
D) Both a and c are correct

Question 59

What is something the author of your text suggests including in the conversation with your partner about STIs?

A) Past sexual behaviors
B) The importance of STI testing
C) The importance of honesty
D) All of these

Question 60

What is viral load testing used for in people who are HIV positive?

A) It is measuring the severity of the viral infection by estimating the amount of virus in bodily fluid.
B) It is measuring the T‐cell count which is useful in predicting life expectancy of a person who is HIV positive.
C) It is testing for the likelihood the person will pass the virus on to a sex partner.
D) It is testing for the likelihood that a pregnant woman will pass the virus on to her unborn child.

Question 61

It is important to notify your sexual partner as soon as a positive diagnosis for an STI is made except for cases where the STI is not contagious.

Question 62

Unlike other medications that typically require an 80% adherence rate to remain effective, HIV drugs require a nearly perfect adherence rate to be effective.

Question 63

Identify the two ectoparasitic STIs; describe how common they are and what a person diagnosed with these STIs would be advised to do.

Question 64

Differentiate between "high risk" and "low risk" HPV and explain long‐term consequences of these risk types.

Question 65

Higher knowledge levels about HIV/AIDS are consistently strong predictors of behavior changes and the practice of safer sex among U.S. college students.

Question 66

Discuss how society's communication about sexuality in general impacts communication about STIs. Discuss some of the reasons why people do not get tested for STIs.

Question 67

During the 1990s and today, rates of high risk sexual behaviors among gay males have steadily decreased due to fear of contracting HIV.

Question 68

Discuss some of the reasons given in your text for why men who have sex with men have been experiencing increases in rates of STIs. Be sure to reference material from your text. What implications would this information have for providing sexuality education to this population?

Question 69

Identify some strategies discussed in your text that a person can use to decrease the possibility of acquiring an STI. Be sure to reference your text.

Question 70

What are common causes and long‐term effects of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Question 71

Identify the different categories of sexually transmitted infections; give two examples for each category along with a brief description (i.e., incidence rates, symptoms, treatment options). You do not need to include HIV/AIDS.

Question 72

Compare all of the common vaginal infections listed in your text. Indicate the distinguishing symptoms that can help a person determine the difference between each one.

Question 73

The main mode of HIV transmission in Asian countries isunprotected sex, both with intimate partners and paid sex workers.

Question 74

Choose three different global regions and discuss both the prevalence rates for HIV in each country as well as the main modes of HIV transmission in each country. List ideas that you think could decrease HIV infections in each specific region.

Question 75

Define the punishment concept of disease and explain how the punishment concept might make a person neglect protecting themselves from STIs. Also discuss how this concept impacts families and loved ones of persons who are HIV positive.