Question 1

A sexually active person has an obligation to

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A)   be aware of signs and symptoms of STIs.
B)   begin treatment immediately if infected.
C)   protect her or his partner through communication.
D)   avoid sexual contact for life if infected with an STI.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Females account for what percentage of chlamydia infections in Canada?

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A)   17
B)   47
C)   67
D)   87E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

The incubation period of HPV is

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A)   5 to 7 days from the time of contact.
B)   1 to 2 weeks from the time of contact.
C)   1 month to 2 years from the time of contact.
D)   6 to 11 years from the time of contact.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of HIV infection include all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   unexplained, persistent swollen glands.
B)   weight gain.
C)   fever, chills, or night sweats.
D)   immobilizing fatigue.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Needle-sharing among drug users often leads to HIV transmission because

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A)   psychoactive drugs carry large amounts of the virus.
B)   needles may be contaminated with blood that contains HIV.
C)   a drug user's immune system is already weakened.
D)   antiviral medications are ineffective when other drugs are in the bloodstream.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Infertility is approximately _____ percent after three episodes of PID.

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A)   8
B)   20
C)   40
D)   57E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which percentage of HIV transmission involves men having sex with men?

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A)   38%
B)   41.3%
C)   44.1%
D)   60%E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection and determine the status of the infection in HIV-positive people. Which populations in Canada are at greater risk for HIV infection?

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Question 9

Which of the following does NOT contribute to causing bacterial vaginosis?

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A)   engaging in sexual activity
B)   changing sexual partners
C)   douching
D)   using condomsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The hepatitis B virus is much less contagious than HIV is.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

HPV infection in pregnant women can be transmitted to the newborn, occasionally causing warts to form on the infant's

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A)   genitals.
B)   fingers.
C)   vocal cords.
D)   toes.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

A drug used to treat herpes is

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A)   podophyllin.
B)   Flagyl.
C)   doxycycline.
D)   acyclovir.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of Canadian women have antibodies to HSV 2?

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A)   6%
B)   14%
C)   26%
D)   36%E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Single men and women between the ages of _________ are at greatest risk of chlamydia.

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A)   10-20
B)   15-24
C)   15-29
D)   20-35E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following groups is most affected by syphilis?

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A)   women who have sex with women
B)   people with multiple sex partners
C)   sex workers and their clients
D)   young women aged 15-20E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

Telling a partner that you have an STI is essential to eliminate the spread of disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

STIs are caused by more than 30 different organisms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The transmission of HIV from mother to child is called

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A)   lateral transmission.
B)   gestational transmission.
C)   perinatal transmission.
D)   opportunistic transmission.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

There is a vaccine available for HBV.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIV transmission and infection?

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A)   Infants born with HIV appear ill at birth.
B)   The risk of HIV transmission during oral sex increases if a person has brushed his or teeth or flossed just before or after oral sex.
C)   The rate of HIV infection is higher among whites than among blacks.
D)   HIV-positive mothers can breastfeed their infants without risk of HIV transmission.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Telling a partner that you have an STI is essential to eliminate the spread of disease.

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Which of the following groups is most affected by syphilis?

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HPV infection in pregnant women can be transmitted to the newborn, occasionally causing warts to form on the infant's

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The transmission of HIV from mother to child is called

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The hepatitis B virus is much less contagious than HIV is.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIV transmission and infection?

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A drug used to treat herpes is

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Needle-sharing among drug users often leads to HIV transmission because

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There is a vaccine available for HBV.

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Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection and determine the status of the infection in HIV-positive people. Which populations in Canada are at greater risk for HIV infection?

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Infertility is approximately _____ percent after three episodes of PID.

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Signs and symptoms of HIV infection include all the following, EXCEPT

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to causing bacterial vaginosis?

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Approximately what percentage of Canadian women have antibodies to HSV 2?

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Single men and women between the ages of _________ are at greatest risk of chlamydia.

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Females account for what percentage of chlamydia infections in Canada?

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STIs are caused by more than 30 different organisms.

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The incubation period of HPV is

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A sexually active person has an obligation to

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Which percentage of HIV transmission involves men having sex with men?

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