Deck 21: Sexually Transmitted Infectionsdiseases

Question 1

Which of the following organisms typically causes sexually transmitted toxic shock syndrome?

A)Staphylococcus aureus
B)Neisseria gonorrhoeae
C)Treponema pallidum
D)Haemophilus ducreyi

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Balanitis is a fungal infection of the

A)glans penis.
B)ovaries.
C)uterus.
D)testicles.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Gummas are characteristic lesions of

A)gonorrhea.
B)chlamydia.
C)syphilis.
D)chancroid.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true for STDs?

A)STDs are an unending epidemic in the U.S.
B)All viral STIs can be prevented by vaccination.
C)There are currently about 20 million new cases reported to the CDC annually.
D)Many STDs are undiagnosed.

Question 5

The only currently known STI that is transmitted by a protozoan is

A)giardiasis.
B)malaria.
C)trichomoniasis.
D)syphilis.

Question 6

Genital herpes is caused by the following herpes simplex viruses

A)HSV-1 and HSV-2
B)HSV-2 and HSV-4
C)HSV-1 and HSV-3
D)HSV-3 and HSV-4

Question 7

Lymphogranuloma venereum is an infection caused by

A)Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
B)Treponema pallidum.
C)Chlamydia trachomatis.
D)Ureaplasma urealyticum.

Question 8

Which of the following organisms is the causative agent for gonorrhea?

A)Treponema
B)Neisseria
C)Mycoplasma
D)Ureaplasma

Question 9

The secondary stage of syphilis includes which of the following time periods after the primary stage?

A)2-10 weeks
B)2-4 days
C)5-10 days
D)1 year

Question 10

NGU is the abbreviation for __________.

Question 11

Which of the following agents can be used in the treatment of balanitis?

A)Tetracycline
B)Tolnaftate
C)Cefixime
D)Ampicillin

Question 12

Which of the following stages of syphilis is/are the most infectious?

A)Primary
B)Primary and secondary
C)Tertiary
D)Last stage

Question 13

HIV is the abbreviation for __________.

Question 14

Granuloma inguinale is also called __________.

Question 15

Which of the following STIs is also referred to as the "great imitator"?

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

Question 16

The three types of hepatitis virus that can be transmitted through sexual activity are

A)A, B, and C.
B)B, C, and D.
C)A, B, and D.
D)A, C, and D.

Question 17

A red-brown rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet is typical of

A)syphilis.
B)donovanosis.
C)chancroid.
D)chlamydia.

Question 18

The fungi most commonly associated with reproductive system infections are

A)Aspergillus, Tinea-related species, and Candida albicans.
B)Candida species, Rhizopus, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
C)Stachybotrys, Aspergillus niger, and Microsporum species.
D)Candida albicans, Tinea-related species, and Epidermophyton floccosum.

Question 19

The STI caused by Klebsiella granulomatis is

A)syphilis.
B)donovanosis.
C)chancroid.
D)chlamydia.

Question 20

The causative agent for chancroid is

A)Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
B)Treponema pallidum.
C)Ureaplasma urealyticum.
D)Haemophilus ducreyi.

Question 21

The bacteria typically responsible for causing nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)are __________, __________,and __________.

Question 22

_______________________ is the most reported STI in the United States.

Question 23

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Protozoan
b.Tinea-related species
c.Treponema pallidum
d.Klebsiella species
e.Candida albicans
f.AIDS
g.Haemophilus ducreyi
Jock itch

Question 24

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Protozoan
b.Tinea-related species
c.Treponema pallidum
d.Klebsiella species
e.Candida albicans
f.AIDS
g.Haemophilus ducreyi
Trichomonas vaginalis

Question 25

The only STI transmitted by a protozoan is __________.

Question 26

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Protozoan
b.Tinea-related species
c.Treponema pallidum
d.Klebsiella species
e.Candida albicans
f.AIDS
g.Haemophilus ducreyi
HIV

Question 27

Typically the first step in testing for the presence of HIV antibodies in a blood sample is the __________.

Question 28

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Protozoan
b.Tinea-related species
c.Treponema pallidum
d.Klebsiella species
e.Candida albicans
f.AIDS
g.Haemophilus ducreyi
Donovanosis

Question 29

Vaccination is available for the sexually transmitted hepatitis __________ virus.

Question 30

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Protozoan
b.Tinea-related species
c.Treponema pallidum
d.Klebsiella species
e.Candida albicans
f.AIDS
g.Haemophilus ducreyi
Chancroid infection

Question 31

Syphilis is caused by the microorganism __________ and the disease occurs in __________ stages.

Question 32

Hepatitis is an infection of the __________,even though transmission of the virus can occur through sexual activity.