homework chapter 14 HP 191

Which is the best definition of gonorrhea? a. fatal, incurable sexually transmitted viral disease that causes rashes on the skin b. sexually transmitted disease caused by bacterium that affects mucous membranes c. sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus and characterized by the appearance of warty growths d. common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister-like sores

b. sexually transmitted disease caused by bacterium that affects mucous membranes

Which statements about hepatitis B is true? a. It kills approximately 22,000 Americans per year. b. There is no cure for the infection. c. Infection requires sexual exposure. d. The virus is only found in blood.

b. there is no cure for the infection

Which single-celled organism thrives in warm, moist conditions? a. Chlamydia trachomatis b. Trichomonas vaginalis c. genital warts d. pubic lice

b. trichomonas vaginalis

How much time usually passes between the initial HIV infection and the onset of major disease symptoms in an untreated person? a. months b. years c. days d. hours

b. years

Which is the best definition of a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection? a. common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister like sores b. fatal, incurable sexually transmitted viral disease that causes a rash on the skin c. sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes d. sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus and characterized by the appearance of warty growths

d. sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus and characterized by the appearance of warty growths

Which disease left untreated can lead to dementia, cardiovascular damage, blindness, and death? a. primary syphilis b. pelvic inflammatory disease c. chlamydia d. tertiary syphilis

d. tertiary syphilis

Which statement about the transmission of HIV is true? a. HIV is not transmitted from blades used in acupuncture or tattooing. b. The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has increased. c. During vaginal intercourse, male-to-female transmission is more likely. d. The presence of genital blisters does not increase the risk of HIV transmission.

d. the presence of genital blisters does not increase the risk of HIV transmission

Which type of antiviral drug is used for the treatment of HIV? a. entry inhibitors b. anti-inflammatory drugs c. inverse transcriptases d. protective inhibitors

a. entry inhibitors

Which lifestyle factor supports immune function? a. good nutrition b. vigorous exercise c. lack of sleep d. worrying

a. good nutrition

For which disease is jaundice a symptom? a. hepatitis B b. chlamydia c. syphilis d. herpes

a. hepatitis B

Which organism causes genital warts? a. human papillomavirus (HPV) b. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) c. herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV 1) d. herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2)

a. human papillomavirus (HPV)

Where can the HIV virus survive? a. in blood b. on toilet seats c. on eating utensils d. on bed linens

a. in blood

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the leading cause of which problem in young women? a. infertility b. cervical cancer c. recurrent blister-like sores d. jaundice

a. infertility

Which statement about HIV infection is true? a. It is preventable. b. It is easily treated. c. It can be contracted via casual contact. d. It produces easily recognized symptoms immediately following infection.

a. it is preventable

Which statement about condom use is true? a. It's important to remove air bubbles from the reservoir tip. b. Condoms can be used more than once. b. Oil-based lubricants are highly recommended. d. It's safe to leave condoms in a wallet for up to one week.

a. it's important to remove air bubbles from the reservoir tip

Which is a common complication of gonorrhea and chlamydia? a. pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) b. human papillomavirus c. syphilis d. genital herpes

a. pelvic inflammatory disease (PIV)

What does a chancre indicate? a. syphilis b. hepatitis A c. HIV d. pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

a. syphilis

Which of the following STIs is curable with current therapies? a. syphilis b. hepatitis c. genital warts d. herpes

a. syphilis

In the United States, which sexually transmitted infection (STI) represents the highest number of new cases? a. chlamydia b. HPV c. syphilis d. gonorrhea

b. HPV

Which is a common viral infection for which there is no cure? a. chlamydia b. HSV 1 c. syphilis d. gonorrhea

b. HSV 1

Which is the best definition of syphilis? a. a common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister-like sores b. a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum c. a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes d. an infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the oviducts and pelvic cavity

b. a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called treponema pallidum

How can antiviral drugs reduce the effects of HIV? a. by neutralizing effects of HIV b. by blocking HIV replication c. by decreasing CD4 T cell counts d. by destroying HIV

b. by blocking HIV replication

Which is the most prevalent bacterial STI? a. syphilis b. chlamydia c. genital herpes d. gonorrhea

b. chlamydia

The vast majority of cases of AIDS have occurred in developing countries. What is the primary means of transmission? a. blood donor-to-blood recipient b. heterosexual c. homosexual d. mother-to-child

b. heterosexual

What is epididymitis? a. inflammation of the liver b. inflammation of the sperm-carrying ducts c. central nervous system damage d. increased bile pigment levels in the blood

b. inflammation of the sperm-carrying ducts

What is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of HIV? a. using condoms b. practicing sexual abstinence c. refraining from sexual activity until all medication is taken d. limiting the number of sexual partners

b. practicing sexual abstinence

Why does needle sharing among drug users often lead to HIV transmission? a. Psychoactive drugs carry large amounts of the virus. b. A drug user's immune system is already weakened. c. Antiviral medications are ineffective when other drugs are in the bloodstream. d. Needles may be contaminated with blood that contains HIV.

d. needles may be contaminated with blood that contain HIV

For which diagnosis might laparoscopy be used? a. gonorrhea b. epididymitis c. chlamydia d. pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

d. pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Why are genital warts difficult to treat effectively? a. The bacterium that causes them is resistant to most antibiotics. b. The incubation period is very short. c. Available treatments do not eradicate the virus. d. They grow into large clusters.

c. available treatments do not eradicate the virus

Which infection is most often seen in HIV patients? a. Kaposi's sarcoma b. syphilis c. Pneumocystis pneumonia d. tuberculosis

c. pneumocystis pneumonia

Which one of the following is/are LEAST likely to transmit HIV? a. vaginal secretions b. blood products c. sweat d. semen

c. sweat

What directly or indirectly causes about 8% of all new U.S. cases of HIV? a. perinatal transmission b. sharing of drug injection equipment contaminated with HIV c. the blood supply in licensed blood banks d. the blood supply in licensed plasma centers

c. the blood supply in licensed blood banks

Which test shows how fast HIV from a patient's blood sample can reproduce itself? a. ELISA test b. rapid HIV test c. Western blot test d. HIV Replication Capacity

d. HIV replication capacity

Which is the most commonly used test to screen for HIV infection? a. a blood test that detects the presence of the virus b. a laboratory culture of infected cells c. a microscopic examination of cervical cells d. a blood test that determines if antibodies to the virus are present

d. a blood test that determines if antibodies to the virus are present

Which is the only completely reliable way to avoid exposure to sexually transmitted diseases? a. have annual medical examinations b. take antibiotics on a regular basis c. engage in oral sex only d. abstain from sexual activity

d. abstain from sexual activity

The virus HSV 2 is responsible for which sexually transmitted disease? a. syphilis b. hepatitis B c. AIDS d. genital herpes

d. genital herpes

Which of the following STIs is caused by a virus? a. syphilis b. gonorrhea c. chlamydia d. genital warts

d. genital warts

What is the most common method of HIV transmission? a. sharing needles to inject drugs b. using acupuncture needles c. piercing of earlobes d. having unprotected sex

d. having unprotected sex

Which STI is linked to cervical cancer? a. trichomoniasis b. syphilis c. pelvic inflammatory disease d. human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

d. human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

What does HIV attack? a. blood circulation b. lungs c. genital secretions d. immune system

d. immune system

Which statement about gonorrhea is true? a. There is no effective treatment for gonorrhea. b. Gonorrhea is the most prevalent viral STI. c. Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can survive for several hours on objects such as toilet seats. d. Most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms.

d. most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms

Vertical transmission of HIV refers to which type of transmission? a. blood donor-to-blood recipient b. female-to-male c. male-to-female d. mother-to-child

d. mother-to-child