PSYCH 134 Chapter 13
Tanya has just found out that her boyfriend, with whom she has been sexually active without protection, is HIV positive. What does this potentially mean for her?
Tanya has probably been exposed to HIV but this doesn't mean she is infected.
To relieve the bothersome symptoms of __________, Jemma uses oral fluconazole.
candidiasis
The ___________ sore consists of a cluster of small bumps or pimples on the genitals, perineum (the area of skin that lies between the genitals and the anus), or the anus itself.
chancroid
Chlamydia is especially prevalent among __________.
female teenagers and college students
Clusters of painful, shallow sores and blisters have appeared in Cliff's genital and anal areas. He will be diagnosed with __________.
genital herpes
Three days ago, Marc had sex with a new partner. He is now at the doctor, complaining of a yellow-green puslike discharge and burning urination. It is likely that Marc has contracted __________.
gonorrhea
Sarah used her friend's old syringe to inject drugs. She now has jaundice, whitish bowel movements, and brownish urine. Her symptoms suggest that she has contracted __________.
hepatitis
HIV infection and AIDS are characterized by a breakdown of the body's __________.
immune system
22-year-old Laura has asymptomatic chlamydia. Left untreated, this condition might result in __________.
infertility
In the United States, which of the following is the fastest-growing exposure category to new cases of HIV?
male-to-female sexual contact
April has been diagnosed with scabies and has learned that __________.
mites are effectively treated with a 1% solution of lindane
Researchers have identified several factors that underlie risky sexual behavior among young people. Which of the following is one of them?
myth of personal invulnerability
One potentially serious result of herpes is an infection in the eye called __________.
ocular herpes
Sarah uses a dirty public toilet and a few hours later, she experiences intense itching in her pubic area. She has probably contracted __________.
pediculosis
Which of the following STIs is caused by a parasite?
pediculosis
A chancre has appeared on George's penis, suggesting he is in which stage of syphilis?
primary
What we know to be true about pubic lice is that __________.
they invade the pubic area and live in the pubic hair, causing intense itching
Which of the following is the MOST common sexually transmitted vaginal infection?
trichomoniasis
The technical term for a vaginal infection or inflammation is __________.
vaginitis
Nearly __________ of adult women will experience at least one episode of candidiasis.
75%
__________ are effective in blocking nearly all sexually transmittable organisms.
Latex condoms
Which age group is most likely to contract gonorrhea?
20-24 years old
__________ is a tropical STI that occurs only rarely in the United States and Canada and is caused by several strains of the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
Audrina was diagnosed with an advanced form of cervical cancer which resulted from an asymptomatic and undetected case of __________.
HPV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 6 million new cases of __________ occur each year.
HPV
The world's most common STI is __________.
HPV
Ellen has visited her doctor and has learned that she is infected with syphilis. If Ellen were to become pregnant now which of the following would be true?
If Ellen receives treatment before her fourth month of pregnancy her baby will most likely be healthy.
Which of the following should you do to protect yourself against an STI?
Inspect yourself and your partner.
__________ is a yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes.
Jaundice
