sexually transmitted infections
An often fatal disease in which the body's immune system can no longer fight off infections and diseases 1/1 HIV AIDS HPV STI
AIDS
Microorganisms that cause STIs live __________ 1/1 in and on the surfaces of the reproductive organs in a person's liver in a person's blood or other bodily fluids Choice #1 and #3
Choice #1 and #3
The federal law that requires confidentiality for HIV test results is called the 0/1 Americans with Disabilities Acyt Rehabilitation Act Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIV/AIDS Privacy Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Following HIV infection, the infected person may develop minor symptoms that are not recognized as HIV infection 1/1 True False
true
It is possible for a pregnant woman with an STI to transmit the infection to her baby during pregnancy or birth 1/1 True False
true
Late-stage syphilis is characterized by damage to the brain in the form of dementia 0/1 True False
true
The decision and practice of refraining from sexual activity 1/1 abstinence AIDS ART asymptomatic
abstinence
Latex condoms are not 100% effective in eliminating the risk of pregnancy or STIs 1/1 True False
true
No cure exists for herpes, but medication can control the frequency and severity of outbreaks 1/1 True False
true
Sexually active people should be tested for HIV every year and every time the switch sexual partners 1/1 True False
true
Sometimes verbally refusing to have sex may not be enough, and a person may need to physically leave the situation 1/1 True False
true
The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause genital infections and some types can cause cancer 1/1 True False
true
The risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection can be reduced by a vaccine 1/1 True False
true
Tuberculosis, a bacterial lung infection, is often associated with AIDS 1/1 True False
true
Men with trichomoniasis who have no sypmtoms cannot infect their sexual partners 1/1 True False
false
People with HIV/AIDS can be denied jobs because of their medical condition 1/1 True False
false
Sexually transmitted infections caused by viral infections can be controlled with antibiotics 1/1 True False
false
casual contact with an infected person, such as using the same toilet seat, can transmit sexually transmitted infections. 1/1 True False
false
An STI that infects the genitals, mouth, or rectum, and causes outbreaks of sores sometimes accompanied by fever 1/1 abstinennce\ birth control HIV-ositive genital herpes
genital herpes
Abnormal growths on the skin and membranes around the genitals and anus 1/1 chlamydia latex condom STI's genital warts
genital warts
A bacterial STI that causes burning or itching of the reproductive parts and can cause infertility or even death if not treated 1/1 long-term non-progressors HIV gonorrhea HPV
gonorrhea
HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by 1/1 shaking hands sharing a water bottle having sexual intercourse kissing
having sexual intercourse
A virus that infects and kills cells, thus weakening the body's immune system; leads to AIDS 1/1 bacterial meningitis HPV human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) abstinence
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A birth control device that provides a barrier to semen and microorganisms that cause STIs 1/1 latex condom asymptomatic trichomoniasis syphilis
latex condom
A type of cancer in which the cells of the back of the throat, base of the tongue, and tonsils grow abnormally 1/1 oropharyngeal cancer chlamydia gonorrhea cervical cancer
oropharyngeal cancer
Which of the following conditions can be caused by chlamydia? 1/1 oropharyngeal cancer pelvic inflammatory disease genital herpes all of the above
pelvic inflammatory disease
A bacterial infection that causes a sore, rash, and internal infection in later stages and can be fatal if untreated 0/1 syphilis genital herpes human papillomavirus anti-retroviral therapy
syphilis
Which of the following STIs can be fatal if untreated? 1/1 trichomoniasis syphilis genital herpes chamydia
syphilis
A curable STI, caused by a protozoan, which may cause burning or itching, but is usually asymptomatic 1/1 Pelvic inflammatory disease cervical cancer trichomoniasis asymptomatic
trichomoniasis
A person may need to reevaluate his or her relationship if a partner continues to apply pressure to engage in unwanted sexual activities 1/1 True False
true
A person with an STI is more likely to get HIV than a person without an STI 1/1 True False
true
Chlamydia can be treated and cured with antibiotics 1/1 True False
true
Medical research has found that HIV/AIDS develops at about the same rate for all affected people 1/1 True False
false
A common STI, which infects and causes cells to grow abnormally 0/1 syphilis gonorrhea Human papillomavirus (HPV) chlamydia
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Which of the following STIs are often asymptomatic? 0/1 trichomoniasis chlamydia all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following STIs has few or no symptoms? 1/1 gonorrhea chlamydia syphilis all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following are critical components in the effective treatment of STIs? 1/1 treatment from a doctor that begins as soon as possible notifying all sexual partners of the infected individual abstaining from sexual activity until a doctor determines that the disease is cured or no longer able to be transmitted all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following statements about congenital syphilis is true? 0/1 It causes severe physical and intellectual disabilities It is often present in babies born to mothers infected with syphilis all of the above
all of the above
A treatment for HIV/AIDS in which a cocktail of drugs is given to interfere with HIV reproduction 1/1 anti-retroviral therapy (ART) birth control pre-mature birth over the counter medication
anti-retroviral therapy (ART)
The quality of exhibiting no recognizable signs or symptoms of a disease 1/1 asymptomatic AIDS syphilis PID
asymptomatic
People with STIs who are asymptomatic 1/1 show several signs of infection can transmit the disease to others through sexual contact cannot experience damage to their reproductive organs are unable to infect other sexual partners
can transmit the disease to others through sexual contact
A type of cancer in which the cells of the cervix grow abnormally 1/1 latex condom genital warts cervical cancer HIV-positive
cervical cancer
An almost asymptomatic STI that may cause pelvic inflammatory disease if not treated 1/1 chlamydia abstinence oropharyngeal cancer trichomoniasis
chlamydia
A person develops antibodies within one to two weeks following exposure to HIV. 0/1 True False
false
All STI' s are curable 1/1 True False
false
Birth control pills that help prevent pregnancy also prevent STIs 1/1 True False
false
Gonorrhea has severe and unusual signs and symptoms 0/1 True false
false
HIV is found in bodily fluids, including ears, saliva, and sweat 1/1 True False
false
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 causes genital infections only and is transmitted only through sexual contact 0/1 True False
false
If an HIV test is positive, healthcare providers must report the results to the state along with the patient's name 1/1 True False
false