Question 1

Which of the following is linked to the development of cervical cancer?

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A)  syphilis
B)  trichomoniasis
C)  genital HPV infection
D)  pelvic inflammatory diseaseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Approximately how many cases of gonorrhea are reported annually in Canada?

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A)  5,000
B)  10,000
C)  13,000
D)  17,000E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A good response to "I don't use condoms" is "I don't have sex without condoms."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

HIV transmission cannot occur before ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A chancre is a sign of

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A)  PID.
B)  hepatitis A
C)  syphilis.
D)  HIV infection.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Telling a partner that you have an STI is essential to eliminate the spread of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding STIs?

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A)  STIs are often silent diseases.
B)  STIs cannot be transmitted unless an infected person has symptoms.
C)  STIs are linked to infertility.
D)  STIs can cause birth defects.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Gonorrhea is best described as a sexually transmitted infection

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A)  that produces a painful rash.
B)  characterized by the appearance of dry,rough growths on the genital area.
C)  caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes.
D)  characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister like sores.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A drug used to treat herpes is

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A)  podophyllin.
B)  Flagyl.
C)  doxycycline.
D)  acyclovir.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT contribute to causing bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging in sexual activity
B)  changing sexual partners
C)  douching
D)  using condomsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

All of the following are TRUE regarding syphilis in pregnant women,EXCEPT there is

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A)  no risk of infection for the infant if delivery is by cesarean section.
B)  increased risk of premature labor and delivery.
C)  increased risk of stillbirth.
D)  increased risk of birth defects.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following may be a symptom of chlamydia in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  vaginal discharge
B)  burning with urination
C)  pain or bleeding with intercourse
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Needle-sharing among drug users often leads to HIV transmission because

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A)  psychoactive drugs carry large amounts of the virus.
B)  needles may be contaminated with blood that contains HIV.
C)  a drug user's immune system is already weakened.
D)  antiviral medications are ineffective when other drugs are in the bloodstream.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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Question 15

The infection most often seen in people with HIV infection is

Accepted Answer

A)  Kaposi's sarcomA.
B)  pneumonia.
C)  tuberculosis.
D)  mycobacterium avium complex.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

List five risk factors for contracting a sexually transmitted infection.Then list at least five strategies for reducing that risk.

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Question 17

Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

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A)  its high fatality rate.
B)  its high incidence rate.
C)  its serious impact on newborns.
D)  the lack of a cure for the disease.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which country has the highest STI rate of any developed nation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico
B)  France
C)  United States
D)  HollandE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Accepted Answer

A)  is a member of the herpes virus family.
B)  disables the immune function of the CD4 T cells.
C)  attacks B cells.
D)  has been a source of human infection for over 200 years.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The infection most often seen in people with HIV infection is

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to causing bacterial vaginosis?

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Approximately how many cases of gonorrhea are reported annually in Canada?

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Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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Which country has the highest STI rate of any developed nation?

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Gonorrhea is best described as a sexually transmitted infection

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List five risk factors for contracting a sexually transmitted infection.Then list at least five strategies for reducing that risk.

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Needle-sharing among drug users often leads to HIV transmission because

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A good response to "I don't use condoms" is "I don't have sex without condoms."

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HIV transmission cannot occur before ejaculation.

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding STIs?

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Telling a partner that you have an STI is essential to eliminate the spread of disease.

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All of the following are TRUE regarding syphilis in pregnant women,EXCEPT there is

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Which of the following may be a symptom of chlamydia in women?

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A drug used to treat herpes is

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Which of the following is linked to the development of cervical cancer?

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HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

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A chancre is a sign of

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Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

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