Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor to cystitis in females?

Accepted Answer

A)  the proximity of the anus to the urethra
B)  the length of the urethra
C)  sexual intercourse
D)  poor personal hygiene
E)  None of the answers is correct;all of these are predisposing factors. E

Question 2

Which one of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can cause sterility and chronic pain.
B)  It can be caused by N.gonorrhoeae.
C)  It can be transmitted sexually.
D)  It can be caused by C.trachomatis.
E)  It can be caused by T.pallidum. E

Question 3

Which one of the following statements about genital warts is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is transmitted by direct contact.
B)  It is caused by papillomaviruses.
C)  Lesions are always precancerous.
D)  It can be treated by removing them.
E)  It can lead to cervical cancer in women. C

Question 4

Which one of the following is an effective means of treatment for genital warts?

Accepted Answer

A)  surgery
B)  cryotherapy
C)  podofilox and imiquimod gels
D)  acyclovir
E)  nine-valent vaccination

Question 5

Which one of the following is caused by Chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gardnerella vaginosis
B)  genital herpes
C)  candidiasis
D)  trichomoniasis
E)  lymphogranuloma venereum

Question 6

A 25-year-old man 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)  bacterial culture
B)  microscopic examination of blood
C)  serological test for antibodies
D)  serological test for antigen
E)  viral culture

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  nongonococcal urethritis
B)  gonorrhea
C)  syphilis
D)  lymphogranuloma venereum
E)  candidiasis

Question 8

There are many types of HPV,and the available vaccines don't (can't)cover all of them.However,the vaccine is still recommended for helping to control the disease caused by the virus.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vaccine covers strains frequently associated with development of cancerous states.
B)  The vaccine gives cross-protection against bacterial STIs.
C)  The protection initiated against some strains of the virus gives cross-protection to a lesser extent against all HPV strains.
D)  The vaccine specifically and only provides protection against HPV types that produce genital warts.

Question 9

Trichomoniasis is the only known STI caused by a protozoan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following can cause congenital infection or infections of the newborn EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis.
B)  gonorrhea.
C)  nongonococcal urethritis.
D)  genital herpes.
E)  pyelonephritis.

Question 11

Most UTI infections in the population are a result of catheterization in a hospital setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which one of the following pairs is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  trichomoniasis - fungus
B)  gonorrhea - gram-negative cocci
C)  chancroid - gram-negative rod
D)  Gardnerella - clue cells
E)  syphilis - gram-negative spirochete

Question 13

The most common NGU in the United States is treated with

Accepted Answer

A)  penicillin.
B)  cephalosporins.
C)  acyclovir.
D)  AZT.
E)  doxycycline.

Question 14

A pelvic examination of a 23-year-old woman showed vesicles and ulcerated lesions on her labia.Cultures were negative for Neisseria and Chlamydia;the VDRL test was negative.Which of the following is probable?

Accepted Answer

A)  candidiasis
B)  genital herpes
C)  gonorrhea
D)  NGU
E)  syphilis

Question 15

The most common reportable disease in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  cystitis.
B)  lymphogranuloma venereum.
C)  gonorrhea.
D)  syphilis.
E)  candidiasis.

Question 16

Pyelonephritis usually is caused by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  genital herpes
B)  gonorrhea
C)  syphilis
D)  trichomoniasis
E)  leptospirosis

Question 18

The causative agent of chancroid is

Accepted Answer

A)  Treponema pallidum.
B)  Haemophilus ducreyi.
C)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
D)  HSV-2.
E)  HPV.

Question 19

Which of the following is treated with cephalosporins because the organism is resistant to penicillin and fluoroquinolones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mycoplasma hominis
B)  Haemophilus ducreyi
C)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae
D)  Treponema pallidum
E)  Gardnerella vaginalis

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea
B)  syphilis
C)  NGU
D)  trichomoniasis
E)  genital herpes

Exam 26: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems