Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Diseases - Chapter Exam 10

Gonorrhea is transmitted to adults by: Vaginal sex only Sexual intercourse of any kind Oral sex only Anal sex only Sitting in a hot tub

Sexual intercourse of any kind

Which of the following is NOT a possible sign or symptom of a chlamydia infection? Abnormal, malodorous vaginal discharge Pain when urinating Painful swelling around the testicles Sores near the opening of the vagina

Sores near the opening of the vagina

Chlamydia is a _____. protozoan fungus A bacterium virus prion

A bacterium

Syphilis is caused by: An amoeba A protozoan A virus A bacterium A fungus

A bacterium

During the primary stage of syphilis, a person develops: Blindness A body rash A chancre Dementia Organ failure

A chancre

Why is it important that individuals infected with syphilis receive immediate treatment? A. Although drugs can cure syphilis, any damage caused by the disease cannot be reversed. B. The disease cannot be cured once it reaches the secondary stage. C. Although drugs can cure syphilis, the cost of the medication becomes more expensive over the long run. D. The treatment for syphilis is extremely painful to the patient once the disease reaches the latent stage. E. They would prescribe sunlight and rest.

A. Although drugs can cure syphilis, any damage caused by the disease cannot be reversed.

Which of the following is the BEST way to avoid contracting gonorrhea, or any sexually transmitted disease? A. By abstaining from having sex B. By having sex only with partners who state they are disease-free C. By not getting tested for the disease D. By having sex no more than once with each new partner E. By avoiding the use of condoms

A. By abstaining from having sex

A secondary stage of syphilis appears _____. After primary lesions appear in untreated syphilis Before primary lesions appear in untreated syphilis After a dormant stage in treated syphilis In all cases of syphilis

After primary lesions appear in untreated syphilis

Which of the following about chlamydia is FALSE? Is treated with antibiotics Is caused by a bacterium Always presents symptoms Can be passed on to a newborn during birth Can cause infertility

Always presents symptoms

Anita's doctor examines her and determines that she is in the primary stage of syphilis. Which of the following symptoms of the disease is LIKELY present? Anita has a chancre sore. Anita has developed blindness. Anita has a rash over her entire body that consists of tiny circles. Anita is demonstrating signs of confusion.

Anita has a chancre sore.

_____ are used to treat syphilis. Antifungals Antibiotics Antivirals Analgesics Antiparasitic medication

Antibiotics

Which of the following groups of symptoms might lead a doctor to suspect gonorrhea? A. A dry cough, swollen genitals, and a high fever B. a burning sensation while urinating, swollen genitals, and green penile discharge C. Itching around the sexual organs, pain during urination, and swelling around the testicles D. A non-itchy rash on the palm of hands and soles of feet along with a chancre

B. a burning sensation while urinating, swollen genitals, and green penile discharge

How is chlamydia transmitted? By eating contaminated food By hugging an infected person By having any form of unsafe sex with an infected person By sharing a hot tub By sitting on toilet seats

By having any form of unsafe sex with an infected person

How do newborns get infected with gonorrhea? Through the ingestion of contaminated food By contracting it from the hospital air From being coughed on by an infected person From being touched by an infected person By passing through an infected mother's birth canal

By passing through an infected mother's birth canal

A latent stage of syphilis appears _____. A. In all cases of syphilis B. Before primary lesions appear in untreated syphilis C. After primary lesions appear in untreated syphilis D. After a dormant stage in treated syphilis

C. After primary lesions appear in untreated syphilis

Why is asymptomatic gonorrhea a problem? A. There presently is no cure for asymptomatic gonorrhea. B. Antibiotics cannot treat the many symptoms of asymptomatic gonorrhea. C. It is difficult to control the spread of the disease when infected individuals show no symptoms. D. It makes it difficult to control the sexual behavior of promiscuous teenagers. E. Neisseria chlamydiae

C. It is difficult to control the spread of the disease when infected individuals show no symptoms.

Which of the following is the pathogen that causes syphilis? A. C. perfringens B. Ventral pallidum C. Treponema pallidum D. C tetani E. C. botulinum

C. Treponema pallidum

Dr. Rob has a practice in the United States and decides to focus on patients who have the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease in his country. Which disease should he focus on? Gonorrhea Chlamydia Syphilis Trichomoniasis

Chlamydia

The chlamydia infection is caused by: Chlamydia trachomatis Pneumonia Astrovirus Coccidia Bacterial toxins

Chlamydia trachomatis

The bacterium responsible for causing gonorrhea is known as: A. Norovirus B. Neisseria syphilae C. Cryptococcus D. Neisseria gonorrhoeae E. Neisseria chlamydiae

D. Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Which of the following is TRUE about how syphilis is transmitted? A. By sitting on toilet seats B. It's not easily transmitted because it's been nearly eradicated C. By eating food contaminated with the disease D. Through unsafe sex with an infected person E. By sharing a hot tub

D. Through unsafe sex with an infected person

Chlamydia is caused by a _____ called Chlamydia trachomatis. parasitic protozoa immunodeficiency virus Gram-negative bacterium Gram-positive bacterium

Gram-negative bacterium

Which of the following is a true statement about Chlamydia? It is caused by Treponema pallidum It is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is a very uncommon sexually transmitted disease. It is a common sexually transmitted disease.

It is a common sexually transmitted disease.

Which of the following is NOT a physical symptom of gonorrhea? Discharge from the penis Increased vaginal bleeding Pain during urination Outbreak of genital blisters

Outbreak of genital blisters

_____ is a serious complication of a chlamydial infection in women. Pelvic inflammatory disease Early menopause Breast cancer Diabetes Heart disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Spirochetes seen on a dark-field microscope examination of _____ scrapings are diagnostic for _____. vaginal; gonorrhea chancre; chlamydia penile; syphilis chancre; syphilis

chancre; syphilis

Which of the following is NOT a practice that reduces the risk of getting chlamydia? Limiting the number of sexual partners Getting screened for the disease on a regular basis Using a condom most of the time Practicing abstinence

Using a condom most of the time

The secondary stage of _____ is characterized by sores, rash, aching, fever, fatigue and hair loss. Chlamydia Syphilis Gonorrhea Typhus

Syphilis

James was prescribed an antifungal medication to treat his case of syphilis. Why is this prescription questionable? Syphilis is caused by non-fungal amoebas. Syphilis is caused by virulent protozoa. Antifungal drugs are not strong enough to cure syphilis. Syphilis is caused by a bacterium.

Syphilis is caused by a bacterium.

The Treponema pallidum bacterium causes the sexually transmitted disease _____, a _____ disease. Chlamydia; single stage Syphilis; multi-stage Trichomoniasis; multi-stage Gonorrhea; single stage

Syphilis; multi-stage

Why is pelvic inflammatory disease a serious complication of chlamydia for women? The disease can lead to infertility. The disease is a precursor to cancer of the pelvis. The disease can lead to birth defects. The disease can be fatal.

The disease can lead to infertility.

The pathogen that causes syphilis is _____. Ventral pallidum C. botulinum Treponema pallidum C. perfringens

Treponema pallidum

Which of the following is NOT a physical symptom of gonorrhea? A. Pain or burning during urination B. Weight gain C. Increased vaginal bleeding D. Discharge from the penis E. Swollen testicles

B. Weight gain