Question 1

An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

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A)   an ascending pelvic inflammation.
B)   endometriosis.
C)   pelvic inflammatory disease.
D)   a urinary tract infection.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIV transmission and infection?

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A)   HIV-positive mothers can breastfeed their infants without risk of HIV transmission.
B)   The rate of HIV infection is higher among whites than among blacks.
C)   Infants born with HIV appear ill at birth.
D)   The risk of HIV transmission during oral sex increases if a person has brushed his or teeth or flossed just before or after oral sex.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The stigma of AIDS

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A)   is equal for men and women.
B)   is minimal throughout the world.
C)   hits men harder than women.
D)   hits women harder than men.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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

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A)   13, 000
B)   5, 000
C)   17, 000
D)   11, 000E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Infants with chlamydia infection

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A)   are at risk for brain damage.
B)   are born with congenital deformities.
C)   acquire the infection through contact with the bacterium in the birth canal during delivery.
D)   acquire the infection during the second trimester of pregnancy.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

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A)   lower abdominal pain in females
B)   painful urination for males and females
C)   discharge from the penis or vagina
D)   generalized rashE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

A chancre is a sign of

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A)   PID.
B)   syphilis.
C)   HIV infection.
D)   hepatitis A.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

STIs are caused by more than 30 different organisms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   changing sexual partners
B)   douching
C)   engaging in sexual activity
D)   using condomsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the transmission of HIV?

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A)   The presence of blisters or sores in the genital area increases the risk of HIV transmission.
B)   The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has decreased dramatically because of testing of the blood supply.
C)   During vaginal intercourse, female-to-male transmission is more likely than male-to-female transmission.
D)   HIV can be transmitted from needles or blades used in acupuncture or tattooing if they are shared.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Genital warts are difficult to treat effectively because

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A)   the bacterium that causes them is resistant to most antibiotics.
B)   they grow into large clusters on most infected individuals.
C)   the incubation period is very short.
D)   available treatments do not eradicate the virus.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the asymptomatic phase of HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   During this period, people can transmit the disease to others even if they are symptom free.
B)   During this period, people cannot transmit the disease to others unless they become symptomatic.
C)   This period can last from 2 to 20 years.
D)   During this time the virus is progressively infecting and destroying cells of the immune system.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Approximately how many people have been infected with HIV worldwide since its discovery?

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A)   25 million
B)   45 million
C)   75 million
D)   90 millionE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The first three classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   entry inhibitors.
B)   protease inhibitors.
C)   reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
D)   integrase inhibitors.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which region has the lowest number of children and adults living with HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sub-Saharan Africa
B)   Oceania
C)   Central and South America
D)   CaribbeanE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

People infected with chlamydia are often symptom free, which increases the chance of their infecting other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Approximately what percentage of Canadian women have antibodies to HSV 2?

Accepted Answer

A)   6%
B)   16%
C)   26%
D)   36%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Pubic lice infestations treatment can require repeated applications to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The hepatitis B virus is much less contagious than HIV is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIV transmission and infection?

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Approximately how many people have been infected with HIV worldwide since its discovery?

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Approximately what percentage of Canadian women have antibodies to HSV 2?

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STIs are caused by more than 30 different organisms.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the asymptomatic phase of HIV infection?

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

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The first three classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following, EXCEPT

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The hepatitis B virus is much less contagious than HIV is.

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Which region has the lowest number of children and adults living with HIV?

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Pubic lice infestations treatment can require repeated applications to be effective.

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A chancre is a sign of

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Infants with chlamydia infection

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People infected with chlamydia are often symptom free, which increases the chance of their infecting other people.

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

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

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Genital warts are difficult to treat effectively because

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The stigma of AIDS

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the transmission of HIV?

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

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An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

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