PSYCH 312: Human Sexuality-Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

If Sam is typical of most sexually active Americans, his chances are 1in ________ that he will contract HPV in his lifetime. a. 2 b. 6 c. 10 d. 50

a. 2

________ are a group of viral, bacterial, and other infections that are spread primarily by sexual behaviors. a. Sexually transmitted infections b. Paraphilias c. Sexual dysfunctions d. Communicable diseases

a. Sexually transmitted infections

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding viral shedding? a. Viral particles can shed during times when there is no sign of infection. b. Viral particles can only shed when the sores are open. c. Viral shedding is a result of the flaking of the scab when the sore is drying. d. Viral shedding is a result of the immune system curing itself of the virus.

a. Viral particles can shed during times when there is no sign of infection.

Nearly all bacterial sexually transmitted infections are effectively treated with ________. a. antibiotics b. antiretrovirals c. antiherpetics d. antifungals

a. antibiotics

The primary symptom of the genital herpes infection is ________. a. clusters or crops of small painful blisters in the genital area b. tenderness of lymph nodes in the underarm area c. thick, cloudy discharge from the vagina or penis d. hard warts in the genital and anal area

a. clusters or crops of small painful blisters in the genital area

Abby is diagnosed with an STI. Her symptoms consist of painful sores and blisters in her anal and vaginal area. Abby most likely has ________. a. genital herpes b. shingles c. genital warts d. chlamydia

a. genital herpes

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections usually fails to reveal obvious symptoms in women? a. gonorrhea b. syphilis c. chancroid d. epididymitis

a. gonorrhea

In her health class, Joyce learns that kissing poses a risk for which of the following infections? a. herpes b. chlamydia c. gonorrhea d. syphilis

a. herpes

Reza is diagnosed with HIV and is currently taking a combination of several medications to help delay the onset of AIDS. As a result, his viral load has significantly lowered. Reza is most likely taking which of the following types of medications? a. highly active antiretroviral therapy b. entry inhibitors c. immune-based therapy d. antiherpetics

a. highly active antiretroviral therapy

What is urethritis? a. painful inflammation of the urethra b. painful swelling of the epididymis c. painful inflammation of the uterus d. painful swelling of the ovaries

a. painful inflammation of the urethra

Researchers attribute the recent rise in new cases of HIV to safe-sex fatigue. What does this mean? a. the feeling of being fed up with always practicing safer sex behaviors b. a belief that HIV is curable and therefore safe-sex practices are no longer needed c. a sense of invincibility which leads people to abandon safer sex practices d. lack of knowledge about HIV which causes a naivety about safe sex

a. the feeling of being fed up with always practicing safer sex behaviors

Who is at greater risk of contracting HIV through heterosexual intercourse? a. women b. men c. men and women are at equal risk d. heterosexual men and women are not at risk

a. women

In Erica's health class, she learned that the incubation period for hepatitis B is ________. a. 8 to 10 months b. 1 to 4 months c. 2 to 10 months d. 6 to 8 months

b. 1 to 4 months

The participants of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study were ________. a. 400 women not infected with syphilis b. 400 African American men who tested positive for syphilis c. 200 men who were not infected with syphilis d. a combination of 400 men and women infected with syphilis

b. 400 African American men who tested positive for syphilis

Approximately 1in ________ people between the ages of 16 and 49 is currently infected with genital herpes in the United States. a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12

b. 6

Josie contracted hepatitis by sexual transmission. Most likely, Josie has which of the following strains of hepatitis? a. A b. B c. D d. G

b. B

Tommy's elementary school teacher was pleased to discover that he knew that the virus that causes AIDS is called ________. a. HSV-1 b. HIV c. HPV d. HSV-2

b. HIV

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is a pandemic? a. HSV-1 b. HIV c. HPV d. HSV-2

b. HIV

What does the current research say about the transmission of herpes simplex virus type 2? a. Herpes is only transmissible when the sores are visible. b. Herpes is transmissible whether or not sores are present. c. Herpes is transmissible only when the sores break open. d. Since herpes is curable, it is no longer being transmitted at all.

b. Herpes is transmissible whether or not sores are present.

Which of the following is a common myth about STIs? a. A person can get STIs when in a monogamous relationship. b. People cannot get an STI the first time they have sex. c. STIs are common in all socioeconomic groups. d. Hormonal forms of contraception offer no protection from STIs.

b. People cannot get an STI the first time they have sex.

Particularly with women, many STIs are ________. a. not serious b. asymptomatic c. not transmissible d. less transmissible

b. asymptomatic

Karen has been diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. Her doctor informs her that this was caused by a ________. a. virus b. bacteria c. fungi d. parasites

b. bacteria

If you are sexually active, the only way to know for sure that you are free of STIs is to ________. a. ask your partner if he/she has ever had an STI b. be tested c. look for signs of a rash or discharge d. notice if you experience flu-like symptoms shortly after sex

b. be tested

According to the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, ________. a. cervical cancer screening should begin at the start of a woman's first period b. between 21 and 29, pap tests should be done every two years c. starting at age 30, pap tests are optional d. all women over age 70 do not need to undergo cervical cancer screening

b. between 21 and 29, pap tests should be done every two years

Carlo has gonorrhea. Which of the following might have been the first symptom he noticed? a. severe swelling in his groin area b. burning sensation during urination c. a small painful blister on his penis d. a painless "sore" on his scrotum

b. burning sensation during urination

Patrice has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection that caused her to have thick, cloudy discharge secreting from her vagina. She is most likely diagnosed with ________. a. genital herpes b. chlamydia c. syphilis d. chancroid

b. chlamydia

Earl has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. His symptoms consist of warts in his genital and anal area. What is Earl's diagnosis? a. herpes simplex virus type 2 b. human papilloma virus c. hepatitis B d. HIV

b. human papilloma virus

Viral STIs are ________. a. curable b. incurable c. not preventable d. treatable with antibiotics

b. incurable

What are antiherpetics? a. medication used to cure herpes b. medication used to reduce or prevent herpes breakouts c. medication used to treat bacterial STIs d. medication used to treat hepatitis

b. medication used to reduce or prevent herpes breakouts

This sexually transmitted bacterium is responsible, along with chlamydia, for the largest percentage of nongonnococcal urethritis. a. syphilis b. mycoplasma genitalium c. chancroid d. herpes

b. mycoplasma genitalium

During which stage of syphilis does the infected person experience symptoms that include skin rashes, hair loss, fatigue, sore throat, and headache? a. primary b. secondary c. latent d. tertiary

b. secondary

Elsa and Tomas have chosen to engage in only noninsertive sexual activities such as kissing, hugging, mutual touching, and massaging until they both can be tested for STIs. This couple is engaging in ________. a. celibacy b. selective abstinence c. safe sex d. asexual behavior

b. selective abstinence

Gina has trichomoniasis. Which of the following are symptoms she may be experiencing? a. severe swelling in her groin area b. yellowish-greenish vaginal discharge c. severe itching in her genital area d. a chancre sore on her labia

b. yellowish-greenish vaginal discharge

Most HPV infections will be cleared by the body within ________ and not cause any serious additional health problems. a. 1 to 2 months b. 6 to 12 months c. 1 to 2 years d. 6 to 12 years

c. 1 to 2 years

How many new cases of STIs are diagnosed in the United States each year? a. 2 million b. 8 million c. 19 million d. 65 million

c. 19 million

The CDC estimates that ________ million people in the United States alone are currently infected with genital HPV. a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 50

c. 20

Jason had unprotected sex. He was surprised to learn that he had to wait a certain period of time to be tested for HIV. His health care provider told him a conclusive result from an HIV antibodies test cannot be obtained until ________ after the time of possible infection. a. a few hours b. 3 weeks c. 6 months d. 1 year

c. 6 months

At least how many strains of hepatitis are found in humans? a. 2 b. 3 c. 7 d. 8

c. 7

How did scientific awareness of HIV begin in the U.S.? a. The United Nations notified the world about an epidemic in Africa. b. Gay men protested about the lack of adequate funding for research on all STIs. c. A few cases of a rare form of pneumonia had been diagnosed among gay men. d. The same bacteria that caused other STIs was found to have mutated into HIV.

c. A few cases of a rare form of pneumonia had been diagnosed among gay men.

Jonathon has hepatitis B. As a result of his diagnosis, he developed cirrhosis of the liver. What is cirrhosis of the liver? a. an opportunistic infection that destroys the liver b. a form of diabetes that affects the liver c. a potentially serious liver disease that may lead to liver cancer d. liver cancer that will spread to the brain

c. a potentially serious liver disease that may lead to liver cancer

Programs that teach teens only abstinence have been found to create an environment that ________. a. has no impact on the spread of STIs in teens b. actually decreases the spread of STIs in teens c. actually increases the spread of STIs in teens d. helps teens feel positive about safer sex issues

c. actually increases the spread of STIs in teens

Lois is diagnosed with genital herpes. What would be the recommended treatment? a. antibiotics b. antifungals c. antiherpetics d. antibuse

c. antiherpetics

If Dr. Johnson was a researcher with the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, more than likely he ________. a. provided treatment for all participants b. told all participants that they were infected with syphilis c. did not tell the participants that they were infected with syphilis d. encouraged participants to get treatment when the study ended

c. did not tell the participants that they were infected with syphilis

Which of the following is a condition that can occur only in men as a result of an untreated chlamydia infection? a. pelvic inflammatory disease b. hepatitis B c. epididymitis d. jaundice

c. epididymitis

During the latent stage of syphilis the infected person ________. a. has a chancre on the site of infection b. experiences headache, fatigue, and skin rashes c. has no symptoms d. may become paralyzed or die

c. has no symptoms

Nongonococcal urethritis is a sexually transmitted infection that causes ________. a. small painful blisters on the penis b. chancres on the labia c. inflammation of the urethra d. ovarian pain

c. inflammation of the urethra

Which of the following is a symptom of pubic lice? a. severe swelling in the groin area b. foul-smelling vaginal discharge c. irritation and extreme itching in the genital area d. chancre sores on genitals

c. irritation and extreme itching in the genital area

Which of the following are the prodromal symptoms of genital herpes? a. painful blisters in the genital area b. thick, cloudy discharge from the vagina or penis c. itching, burning, and pain in the initial outbreak area d. chancre, alopecia, and skin rashes

c. itching, burning, and pain in the initial outbreak area

The most noticeable symptom of hepatitis B is ________. a. fever blisters b. migraines c. jaundice d. discharge

c. jaundice

The risk level associated with contracting herpes, genital warts, and pubic lice while having vaginal intercourse with a condom is ________. a. none b. very low c. moderate to high d. high

c. moderate to high

Amanda's class is studying AIDS. She learns that as of the end of 2009, the prevalence of AIDS cases in the United States was estimated to be ________. a. 520,000 b. 750,000 c. 960,000 d. 1,100,000

d. 1,100,000

Although HIV and AIDS were not recognized until the early 1980s when the infection first appeared in the United States, current research suggests they have been present in humans since the ________. a. 1970s b. 1960s c. 1940s d. 1900s

d. 1900s

How many people are infected with HIV worldwide? a. 1 million b. 10 million c. 20 million d. 33 million

d. 33 million

An estimated ________ of those currently infected with HSV-2 have never noticed any signs of the virus and are unaware they are infected. a. 25% b. 40% c. 65% d. 90%

d. 90%

Sophia is surprised to learn that a high percentage of new HIV infections are among people of her race/ethnicity. In fact, nearly 50 percent of new HIV infections are among ________. a. Caucasians b. Asians c. Hispanics d. African Americans

d. African Americans

Gino has syphilis. Which of the following might have been the first symptom he noticed? a. severe swelling in his groin area b. burning sensation during urination c. cloudy discharge from his penis d. a chancre sore on his penis

d. a chancre sore on his penis

Sarah is being very smart in terms of her approach to refraining from risky sexual behaviors. Which of the following was NOT one of the suggestions for Sarah on how to have sexually intimate relationships while minimizing her risks for STIs? a. limit her number of sexual partners b. get to know her potential sexual partner before initiating a sexual relationship c. ensure both she and her partner are free of STIs d. abstain from intercourse until she is married

d. abstain from intercourse until she is married

This theory suggests that while under the influence of alcohol, people are more likely to focus on immediate, "feel-good" behaviors and discount the more distant, long-term consequences of the activity. a. beer goggles theory b. alcohol induction theory c. unsafe prediction theory d. alcohol myopia theory

d. alcohol myopia theory

Certain types of the human papilloma virus cause ________ cancer. a. uterine b. ovarian c. fallopian d. cervical

d. cervical

Herpes simplex virus type 1 is most often the cause of ________. a. genital herpes b. hepatitis c. genital warts d. cold sores

d. cold sores

Which of the following is an effective communication skill that can be used when speaking with one's partner about sexually transmitted infections? a. wait until you are sexually intimate to start communicating b. be spontaneous and say whatever comes to mind c. ask your partner to share his/her thoughts immediately d. decide in advance what you both feel comfortable doing sexually

d. decide in advance what you both feel comfortable doing sexually

Which organ does hepatitis B primarily affect? a. heart b. lungs c. pancreas d. liver

d. liver

Tameeka was infected with chlamydia but did not seek treatment. As a result, she developed inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Tameeka probably has ________. a. gonorrhea b. urethritis c. epididymitis d. pelvic inflammatory disease

d. pelvic inflammatory disease

An opportunistic infection is a disease ________. a. that is sexually transmitted b. that normally affects people who are infected with chlamydia c. caused by bacteria that invades the body at the same time as HIV d. that attacks individuals with weakened immune systems

d. that attacks individuals with weakened immune systems