Question 1

The world's most common sexually transmitted infection is

Accepted Answer

A) HPV. 
B) chlamydia. 
C) gonorrhea. 
D) HSV.

Question 2

There is evidence to suggest that HAART may reduce HIV transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Nathan is a homosexual man who has not been using condoms with his sexual partners. If he is like most homosexual men, his reason for not using condoms will likely include

Accepted Answer

A) not caring whether or not he becomes infected with HIV. 
B) the inability to afford the cost of condoms for each sex act. 
C) the belief that homosexual men cannot transmit HIV by oral sex. 
D) thinking that condoms are an ineffective means of HIV prevention.

Question 4

A man who experiences a discharge from his penis that is clear at first but then becomes yellow to yellow-green within a couple of days is likely to have

Accepted Answer

A) chlamydia or gonorrhea. 
B) chlamydia or syphilis. 
C) gonorrhea or HPV. 
D) gonorrhea or syphilis.

Question 5

Canadian researchers have found that HAART

Accepted Answer

A) reduces the risk of HIV transmission. 
B) increases the risk of HIV transmission for men who have sex with men. 
C) has no effect on HIV transmission. 
D) increases the risk of HIV transmission for people who have other STIs.

Question 6

In nearly half of the cases of gonorrhea, individuals were also infected with

Accepted Answer

A) herpes. 
B) chlamydia. 
C) hepatitis B. 
D) HIV.

Question 7

Garth is experiencing itching and discomfort in his pelvic region. He notices reddish lines and blisters on his skin, but he cannot see any public lice. This means that he likely has a _______ infection.

Accepted Answer

A) yeast 
B) scabies 
C) syphilis 
D) herpes

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: Intense itching in the pubic area or other hairy regions of the body with visible “creatures.”
Painful clusters of bumps that become blisters or sores that fill with pus and break
A tiny mite that lays eggs and subsists for their 30-day life span
Produces mild flu-like symptoms or more severe symptoms including fever, abdominal pain, and jaundice
In women, this organism produces itching and a white, cottage cheese-like discharge
In women, burning sensation during urination, irregular menstrual cycles
In women, this organism produces a foamy, white, foul smelling discharge
The appearance of painless growths resembling cauliflowers inside the vagina or urethra or on the outer genitals
In men, a thick yellow-green discharge appears within 2–3 days of infection

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Candida albicans and Herpes is...

Question 9

Darby has genital herpes, but does not currently have symptoms. What should he know?

Accepted Answer

A) HSV-2 can be transmitted even when genital blisters are not apparent. 
B) Genital herpes are only infectious in the presence of painful sores. 
C) The absence of symptoms indicates that the virus is cured. 
D) Latent genital herpes usually indicates progression to syphilis.

Question 10

Because of resistant strains, the recommended antibiotic for treating gonorrhea is

Accepted Answer

A) ceftriaxone. 
B) penicillin. 
C) doxycycline. 
D) erythromycin.

Question 11

Dave visits his physician to determine whether or not he has an STI. If he is diagnosed with chlamydia, his treatment will be

Accepted Answer

A) prescription antibiotics. 
B) rubbing alcohol. 
C) topical antiviral gel. 
D) tea tree oil.

Question 12

Pharyngeal gonorrhea is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) a yellow-green pus at the tip of the penis. 
B) a persistent sore throat and throat infection. 
C) swelling and inflammation of the cervix. 
D) eye problems that could lead to blindness.

Question 13

What is the chance that a woman will contract gonorrhea after being exposed once by having sex with an infected partner?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 50%

Question 14

William was infected with gonorrhea but has left it untreated. He now has scrotal pain and a fever. This means that the infection

Accepted Answer

A) is in the prodromal stage. 
B) has progressed to epididymitis. 
C) is in the final stages of remission. 
D) has transformed into genital warts.

Question 15

It is unsafe to shake hands with an individual who is HIV positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The majority of people with HIV live in countries

Accepted Answer

A) in the northern hemisphere. 
B) with higher than average numbers of gay males in the population. 
C) that are low- or middle-income. 
D) that are middle- or high-income.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about HPV is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual intercourse is a common means of HPV transmission. 
B) The Gardasil vaccine protects against cervical cancer but not against genital warts. 
C) Consistent condom use reduces the risk of HPV infection. 
D) HPV types 6 and 11 cause genital warts.

Question 18

Mutual masturbation is a relatively safe way to enjoy sex without the risk of STIs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

During his four years at university Steve had three monogamous relationships in which he and his partner stopped using condoms only after they were together for a few weeks and Steve was certain that his partner was only having sex with him. During the same time period, Sanjay had four hook-ups where condoms were used with partners that he had never met before. Based on what we know about them, which statement about Steve and Sanjay's STI risk is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Steve and Sanjay are at roughly equal risk for STI. 
B) We do not have enough information to compare Steve and Sanjay's risk for STI. 
C) Steve is at higher risk for STI than Sanjay. 
D) Sanjay is at higher risk for STI than Steve.

Question 20

In Africa, most new HIV infections are transmitted through

Accepted Answer

A) men having sex with men. 
B) heterosexual sex. 
C) contaminated needles. 
D) blood transfusions.

Exam 14: Sexual Dysfunction

The world's most common sexually transmitted infection is

There is evidence to suggest that HAART may reduce HIV transmission.

Nathan is a homosexual man who has not been using condoms with his sexual partners. If he is like most homosexual men, his reason for not using condoms will likely include

A man who experiences a discharge from his penis that is clear at first but then becomes yellow to yellow-green within a couple of days is likely to have

Canadian researchers have found that HAART

In nearly half of the cases of gonorrhea, individuals were also infected with

Garth is experiencing itching and discomfort in his pelvic region. He notices reddish lines and blisters on his skin, but he cannot see any public lice. This means that he likely has a _______ infection.

For each of the following, match the symptoms or description of the STI with the correct organism.

Darby has genital herpes, but does not currently have symptoms. What should he know?

Because of resistant strains, the recommended antibiotic for treating gonorrhea is

Dave visits his physician to determine whether or not he has an STI. If he is diagnosed with chlamydia, his treatment will be

Pharyngeal gonorrhea is characterized by

What is the chance that a woman will contract gonorrhea after being exposed once by having sex with an infected partner?

William was infected with gonorrhea but has left it untreated. He now has scrotal pain and a fever. This means that the infection

It is unsafe to shake hands with an individual who is HIV positive.

The majority of people with HIV live in countries

Which of the following statements about HPV is false?

Mutual masturbation is a relatively safe way to enjoy sex without the risk of STIs.

In Africa, most new HIV infections are transmitted through