Question 1

It is estimated that one in ______ Americans is infected with herpes type 2 (HSV-2) .

Accepted Answer

A)   Two
B)   Three
C)   Five
D)   Seven

Question 2

Since the 1990s, the annual number of new HIV infections worldwide has steadily declined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which STIs are monitored by federal mandatory reporting laws?

Accepted Answer

A)   Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV
B)   Herpes, HPV, and HIV
C)   Only syphilis and HIV
D)   Doctors and health centers are required by law to report information on all STIs.

Question 4

What has contributed to the decrease in HIV and AIDS related deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are less homosexual males now than there were 20 years ago.
B)   There are fewer intravenous drug users than there were 20 years ago.
C)   The development of HAART therapy
D)   The ability to rid the body of the HIV virus if detected within the first six months.

Question 5

It is estimated that _____ percent of sexually active men and women will get HPV at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   30
C)   50
D)   70

Question 6

What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

If people have a "punishment concept" of STIs, they:

Accepted Answer

A)   Believe that STIs are the primary cause of sexual disorders.
B)   Think those who develop STIs deserve them.
C)   Believe it is okay to not tell ex-lovers when they find out they have an STI.
D)   Feel that people who commit sex crimes should be infected with STIs as their consequence.

Question 8

What is the name for compounds that are applied to the vagina or rectum to protect against STIs and work by providing a physical barrier to keep STIs from reaching certain cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Condoms
B)   Microbicides
C)   Antiretrovirals
D)   Lactobacillus

Question 9

Someone who is HIV-positive might initially experience flu-like symptoms, followed by a period to time with no obvious symptoms. Only when later, more severe symptoms develop does the seriousness of the disease become apparent. What other STI is this similar to?

Accepted Answer

A)   Herpes
B)   Chlamydia
C)   Syphilis
D)   Trichimoniasis

Question 10

There are currently vaccines available for all types of hepatitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"Crabs" is to pubic lice as "clap" is to:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

If a woman has a "high risk" form of human papillomavirus (HPV) , what should she be especially concerned about?

Accepted Answer

A)   Developing genital warts
B)   Developing hepatitis
C)   Developing cervical cancer
D)   Developing neurological impairment

Question 13

Which ethnic group experiences the highest rates of STIs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   White
B)   Black
C)   Hispanic
D)   Native American

Question 14

Which of the following may be treated with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pubic lice
B)   Herpes
C)   HPV
D)   Chlamydia

Question 15

The HPV vaccine is best when given one year after the onset of sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What group is at higher risk of contracting hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women who have sex with women
B)   People with fair skin
C)   Housemates of someone with hepatitis
D)   All of these

Question 17

Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic, the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heterosexual intercourse
B)   Males having sex with males
C)   Intravenous drug use
D)   Prostitution

Question 19

How many stages does syphilis progress through?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two
B)   Three
C)   Four
D)   Five

Question 20

What is true regarding the use of antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir and valacyclovir, for treatment of herpes?

Accepted Answer

A)   They shorten the duration of outbreaks and reduce recurrences of future outbreaks.
B)   They kill the bacteria associated with herpes, but usually do not cure it.
C)   They reduce the outbreaks and cure it in about 50% of the cases.
D)   They shorten outbreaks, however, have many high risk side effects if used long term.

Exam 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

What is the main mode of HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa?

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"Crabs" is to pubic lice as "clap" is to:

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There are currently vaccines available for all types of hepatitis.

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Someone who is HIV-positive might initially experience flu-like symptoms, followed by a period to time with no obvious symptoms. Only when later, more severe symptoms develop does the seriousness of the disease become apparent. What other STI is this similar to?

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The HPV vaccine is best when given one year after the onset of sexual activity.

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Which STIs are monitored by federal mandatory reporting laws?

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If a woman has a "high risk" form of human papillomavirus (HPV) , what should she be especially concerned about?

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Which ethnic group experiences the highest rates of STIs in the United States?

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What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.?

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Since the 1990s, the annual number of new HIV infections worldwide has steadily declined.

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Which of the following may be treated with antibiotics?

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It is estimated that one in ______ Americans is infected with herpes type 2 (HSV-2) .

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How many stages does syphilis progress through?

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What is the name for compounds that are applied to the vagina or rectum to protect against STIs and work by providing a physical barrier to keep STIs from reaching certain cells?

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It is estimated that _____ percent of sexually active men and women will get HPV at some point in their lives.

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If people have a "punishment concept" of STIs, they:

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What group is at higher risk of contracting hepatitis?

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What has contributed to the decrease in HIV and AIDS related deaths?

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Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic, the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in the U.S.

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What is true regarding the use of antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir and valacyclovir, for treatment of herpes?

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