Term
| The term 'venereal disease' was derived from...? |
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Definition
| Venus, the Roman goddess of Love |
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Term
True or False?
More than half of sexually active adults acquire one or more STDs at some point in their lives. |
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Definition
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Term
| Despite being constantly bombarded with sexual messages and imagery, people are... |
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Definition
Generally misinformed about their risk of acquiring an STD.
Do not have accurate information about STDs.
And are too scared or embarrassed to ask for information about STDS.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
True or False?
Some STDs are no more than a minor nuisance, others can cause significant pain and can become chronic and last a lifetime. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
There are no lethal STDs. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
There is no association between STDs and cancer. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
A person with an STD will almost always have symptoms of some kind. |
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Definition
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Term
Which of these statements is true?
Oral sex is safe. You can't get an infection through oral sex.
Douching after sex will help protect you from getting an STD.
If you have a Herpes infection, you can transmit it to a partner even if you have no symptoms at the time.
Condoms prevent transmission of all STDs. |
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Definition
| If you have a Herpes infection, you can transmit it to a partner even if you have no symptoms at the time. |
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Term
| In both males and females urine is produced in the _____ and stored in the _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| The lymph nodes that most often swell first with a genital infection are located... |
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Definition
| In the groin (inguinal) area. |
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Term
| The tip, or "head", of the penis is correctly called the ______. |
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Definition
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Term
| The bag of wrinkled skin that lies under the penis and contains the testicles is correctly called the ______. |
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Definition
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Term
| Sperm are produced in the ______, but reach final maturity in the _______. |
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Definition
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Term
| In fertile males, the ejaculate (semen) contains sperm as well as secretions from the....? |
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Definition
Bulbourethrel glands.
Seminal vesicles.
Prostate.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
| The male pre-ejaculate...? |
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Definition
Is produced mainly by the bulborethral (Cowper's) glands.
May contain sperm.
Functions as lubricant for sexual intercourse.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
| The correct term for the combined external female genitalia is ______. |
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Definition
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Term
| Moving from front to back, the correct order of female genital structures is: |
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Definition
| Clitoris, opening of the urethra, opening of the vagina, anus. |
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Term
True or False?
A clear, odorless discharge from the vagina is normal, especially during ovulation. |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Lie on either side of the vaginal opening.
Secrete lubricating fluid during sexual stimulation.
May be infected by STD organisms, becoming enlarged and painful.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
| The opening in the cervix, through which sperm and menstrual blood (and possibly STD organisms) pass, is called the...? |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Following ovulation, the egg (ovum) is normally transported to the uterus by passing through the Fallopian tube. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Fallopian tubes open in to the pelvic cavity near the ovaries, providing a passageway fro STD organisms to infect internal organs. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
A vaginal discharge accompanied by odor, itching, or pain in the genital area may be the only sign of a vaginal or cervical infection. |
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Definition
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Term
| A thick, white, and clumpy vaginal discharge, along with vulvovaginal irritation, are characteristic signs of a _________ infection. |
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Definition
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Term
Bacterial vaginosis...
Is always a sexually transmitted disease.
Can occur without any sexual activity.
Can lead to mucopurulent cervicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
B and C
All of the Above? |
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Definition
Can occur without any sexual activity.
Can lead to mucopurulent cervicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
B and C. |
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Term
| Which of the following STDs usually produce painless "sores"? |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
The "chancre" appears at the site of a primary syphilis infection. |
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Definition
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Term
Symptoms of secondary syphilis may include:
A whole-body rash (including palms and soles).
Mucous patches in the mouth.
Condylomata lata.
A and B.
All the above. |
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Definition
A whole-body rash (including plams and soles).
Mucous patches in the mouth.
Condylomata lata.
A and B.
ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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Term
True or False?
You can get genital herpes from someone who never had any symptoms and doesn't even know they are infected. |
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Definition
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Term
| A thick, yellowish discharge from the penis and painful urination are classic male symptoms of a __________ infection. |
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Definition
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Term
A nongonoccal urethral infection (NGU) in males....
Can be caused by a number of different pathogens.
May lead to prostatitis.
Is never painful.
A and B.
All of the above. |
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Definition
Can be caused by a number of different pathogens.
May lead to prostatitis.
A and B. |
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Term
Epididymitis...
Is characterized by swelling and pain in the scrotum, usually on one side.
Can result from gonorrhea or a NGU.
May be accompanied by a discharge from the penis.
All of the above. |
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Definition
Is characterized by swelling and pain in the scrotum, usually on one side.
Can result from gonorrhea or a NGU.
May be accompanied by a discharge from the penis.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
Genital Warts...
Are usually painful.
May be too small to see.
Are not infectious.
All of the Above. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Pearly penile papules are a type of genital wart. |
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Definition
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Term
Which is not one of the reasons sex and STDs are difficult to talk about?
It's a taboo subject.
Lack of information.
Medical science hasn't provided answers.
Denial 'It won't happen to me.' |
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Definition
| Medical science hasn't provided answers. |
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Term
Which topics should be included in a discussion about sex with your new partner?
How many past sexual partners.
Any past same-sex encounters.
History of unprotected sex.
Any past injected drug use.
All of the above. |
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Definition
How many past sexual partners.
Any past same-sex encounters.
History of unprotected sex.
Any past injected drug use.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
True or False?
People who are in love don't need to use condoms. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Pre-ejaculate can transmit infection. |
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Definition
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Term
Which are chronic diseases that create 'special' topics for discussion with a new partner?
Hepitatis B or C
Herpes
Human papilloma virus
B and C
All of the above |
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Definition
Hepititis B or C
Herpes
Human papilloma virus
B and C
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
True or False?
Abstinence (not having sexual contact) is the only 100% effective means of avoiding pregnancy or STDs. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Monogamy (being with one long-term partner) greatly reduces your chances of getting an STD. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
If used correctly, barrier contraceptive devices like male or female condoms are effective in preventing many STDs. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Diaphrgms and cervical caps are barrier contraceptives that are inserted into the vagina and left there until removed by a healthcare provider. |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following does the text consider absolutely unsafe sex?
Hand contact with your partner's genital or anal area without a glove.
Oral-anal contact with a barrier.
Receiving oral sex without a condom or barrier.
Deep (French) kissing.
All of the Above. |
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Definition
| Receiving oral sex without a condom or barrier. |
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Term
| According to the CDC, more than ________ million people in the U.S. are currently living with an incurable STD. |
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Definition
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Term
| The CDC estimates that 19 million new STD infections occur each year; almost ______ are in young people aged 15-24. |
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Definition
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Term
| According to the CDC, the STD with the highest incidence in the U.S. every year is.....? |
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Definition
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Term
| The STD with the highest prevalence in the U.S. is....? |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women are associated with gonorrhea and chlamydia. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which region of the country has the highest rates of STDs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis? |
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Definition
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Term
| Approximately 75% of women and 50% of men with __________ have no symptoms. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
The reported gonorrhea rate in the US is the highest of any industrialized country. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
In general, women fall victim to STDs at a younger age than men. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
According to the 2010 CDC report, reported gonorrhea incidence increased significantly from the 2009 rate. |
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Definition
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Term
| Between 2009 and 2010, syphilis incidence in the US... |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Subclinical (asymptomatic) HPV infection is much more common than genital warts. |
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Definition
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Term
Genital herpes...
Is more commonly reported in women than men.
is more commonly reported in African Americans than Caucasians or Hispanics.
Is a life-long incurable disease.
All of the above. |
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Definition
Is more commonly reported in women than men.
Is more commonly reported in African Americans than Caucasians or Hispanics.
Is a life-long incurable disease.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
True or False?
It is believed that more than half of the 200,000 yearly hepatitis B virus infections in the US are acquired by sexual transmission. |
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Definition
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Term
| The CDC estimates that __________ cases of trichomoniasis occur each year in the US. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Chancroid incidence has been declining steadily in the US for over 20 years. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Some bacteria are normal inhabitants of human skin and mucous membranes. |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is not a syndrome that may be caused by a number of different types of bacteria?
Bacterial vaginosis
Mucopurulent cervicitis
Chancroid
Nongonococcal urethritis |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Bacterial vaginosis is only considered an STD in female-female couples. |
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Definition
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Term
In chlamydia infections it is believed that...
The bacteria can attach to sperm.
The bacteria multiply inside infected cells.
The bacteria are resistant to penicillin.
All of the above. |
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Definition
The bacteria can attach to sperm.
The bacteria multiply inside infected cells.
The bacteria are resistant to penicillin.
All of the above. |
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Term
Donovanosis...
Is a common STD in the US.
Produces painless genital granulomas in 90% of those infected.
Is caused by a strain of the chlamydia bacterium
B and C |
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Definition
| Produces painless genital granulomas in 90% of those infected. |
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Term
Lyphogranuloma venereum (LGV)...
Is a common STD in the US.
Produces painless genital granulomas in 90% of those infected.
Is caused by a chlamydia bacterium
B and C |
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Definition
| Is caused by a chlamydia bacterium. |
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Term
Gonorrhea...
Is asymptomatic in most infected males.
Usually infects the lining of the both the vagina and urethra in females.
usually has a very long incubation period.
Can always be cured with a large dos of penicillin. |
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Definition
| Usually infects the lining of both the vagina and urethra in females. |
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Term
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)...
Is caused by an STD about 85% of the time.
May result when bacteria infect tissues above the cervix.
Has a greater risk of occurring in women who douche.
Increases the risk of infertility by about 20% with each episode.
All of the above. |
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Definition
Is caused by an STD about 855 of the time.
May result when bacteria infect tissues above the cervix.
Has a greater risk of occurring in women who douche.
Increases the risk of infertility by about 20% with each episode.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
True or False?
Syphilis can be transmitted by kissing. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Many STDs (in both males and females) increase the risk of transmitting HIV. |
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Definition
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Term
A yeast infection...
Can happen in males as well as females.
Is not usually a STD, but can be.
Is caused by a normal inhabitant of the vagina.
All of the above. |
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Definition
Can happen in males as well as females.
Is not usually a STD, but can be.
Is caused by a normal inhabitant of the vagina.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
True or False?
Yeast infections in women can occur due to taking antibiotics for another infection. |
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Definition
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Term
Trichomonas vaginalis...
Is a sexually transmitted protozoan.
Is probably the most common sexually transmitted organism on the planet.
Usually causes an asymptomatic infection in males.
Rarely, if ever, causes oral or anal infection.
All of the above. |
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Definition
Is a sexually transmitted protozoan.
Is probably the most common sexually transmitted organism on the planet.
Usually causes an asymptomatic infection in males.
Rarely, if ever, causes oral or anal infection.
ALL OF THE ABOVE. |
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Term
True or False?
Pubic lice and head lice are different species, but are treated with the same medications. |
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Definition
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Term
| The mites that cause scabies. |
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Definition
| Burrow into the skin and lay eggs. |
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Term
| The first descriptions of syphilis were recorded during the era of... |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Some STDs may result in infertility. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Smegma, a substance produced by the mucous membranes of the foreskin in males, is also produced by the clitoral hood (prepuce). |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Following ovulation, the egg (ovum) travels from the ovary, through the cervix, and into the uterus. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Glandular activity during sexual arousal in both males and females has no effect on vulnerability to STD infection. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
About one-third of all people have allergic reactions to spermicides and other lubricants. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
On average, a woman will have 3 bacterial urinary tract infections in her lifetime. |
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Definition
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Term
| One survey, conducted among college women, showed that fewer than ___ used any method to protect against STD infection. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
If used correctly, hormonal contraceptives like the pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring are effective in preventing many STDs. |
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Definition
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Term
| Approximately ____ million new STD infections occur each year. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
The national gonorrhea rate is at the highest level ever recorded |
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Definition
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|
Term
True or False?
In 2010, Chlamydia STD infection rates reached the highest number of cases ever reported to CDC for any condition. |
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Definition
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Term
| In 2010, the median state-specific Chlamydia test positivity rate among 15-24 year old women was ... |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Recent increases in reported Chlamydia rates are likely due to increased screening |
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Definition
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Term
| Which racial/ethnic group, in 2010, had the greatest gonorrhea infection rates? |
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Definition
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Term
| Sentinel surveillance for cervical HPV infection, using DNA tests for high-risk types, indicated a prevalence of approximately ___ among U.S. women. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Some bacteria are normal inhabitants of human skin and mucous membranes. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Many STDs (in both males and females) increase the risk of transmitting HIV. |
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Definition
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Term
| It is estimated that ___ percent of women will develop a symptomatic yeast infection at some point in their lives. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
All over the counter anti-fungal medications work equally as well and are 100% effective at eliminating a yeast infection. |
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Definition
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Term
| Women infected with Trichomonas experience symptoms about ___ percent of the time |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Most people who have scabies develop a rash on their hands and wrists |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Viruses reproduce by binary fission. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Outside of a cell, viruses are metabolically inert |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Viruses that have envelopes generally lose infectivity outside the host faster than those without envelopes |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Both herpes simplex viruses (HHV 1 & 2) can cause genital herpes |
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Definition
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Term
| The ability of all herpes viruses to go dormant in the human host, then reappear later is called |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
An outbreak of genital herpes may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Most of the people infected with HPV never have visible warts. |
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Definition
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Term
| Molluscum contagiosum virus.... |
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Definition
| Produces characteristic “dimpled” bumps on the skin. |
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Term
| All hepatitis viruses cause inflammation of the... |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
There is a vaccine available that protects against both hepatitis B & C viruses |
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Definition
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Term
| Which type of HIV is most prevalent in the United States? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is not true of gp120? |
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Definition
| It DOES NOT transports the viral genome to the host cell nucleus |
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Term
| gp120 binds to body cells that have _____ molecules on their surfaces |
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Definition
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Term
| The primary cellular target/s of HIV is/are... |
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Definition
| T-helper cells and macrophages. |
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Term
True or False?
Following HIV attachment, viral and cellular membranes fuse together, allowing viral RNA and enzymes to enter the cell |
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Definition
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Term
| The HIV enzyme that converts viral RNA into double-stranded DNA is called... |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
AIDS patients are more susceptible to infectious disease than immunologically
healthy people. |
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Definition
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Term
| One of the primary indicators that a person has AIDS is when their... |
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Definition
| CD4 T-cell count is under 200. |
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Term
| The cancer in AIDS patients arising from blood or lymphatic vessels under the skin is... |
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Definition
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Term
| The rare type of pneumonia that is often seen in AIDS patients is caused by.. |
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Definition
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Term
| The reported “beginning” of the AIDS epidemic (when it was first recognized as a new disease) was in... |
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Definition
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Term
| Which group had by 1982 gathered enough epidemiological evidence to suggest that AIDS was caused by a new infectious agent? |
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Definition
| Centers for Disease Control. |
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Term
| Which scientists were involved in a bitter legal battle over who had contributed what and when to the work on HIV? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which 2 groups, other than gay males, were recognized to have AIDS in 1982? |
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Definition
| Haitians and hemophiliacs. |
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Term
True or False?
Patient “Zero”, portrayed in the film “And the Band Played On”, was the first person to die from AIDS in the US. |
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Definition
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Term
| The first commercial test to detect HIV antibodies in blood was licensed in... |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following was probably the source of HIV-1? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following people, portrayed in “And the Band Played On”, worked for the San Francisco Department of Public Health? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following people, portrayed in “And the Band Played On”, worked for the CDC? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following people, portrayed in “And the Band Played On”, worked for the NIH? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following statements is true about the global HIV/AIDS epidemic? |
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Definition
| % incidence has peaked, % prevalence is leveling |
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Term
True or False?
The actual number of people living with AIDS, worldwide, is on the decline |
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Definition
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Term
| Which number is closest to the current global total number of HIV-infected people? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of these countries has the highest % prevalence of HIV/AIDS? |
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Definition
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Term
| ____ of all women (15 years and older) living with HIV are in sub-Saharan Africa |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
South Africa’s AIDS epidemic shows no evidence of a decline |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Nigeria has the largest number of people living with HIV in the world |
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Definition
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Term
| Two-thirds of all Asians living with HIV reside in... |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Papua New Guinea’s epidemic accounts for 90% of all HIV infections reported to date in Oceania (includes Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific island nations). |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
In the U.S., AIDS is the leading cause of death among 25-34 year old African American women |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
The P24 test for HIV looks for Viral RNA in a person’s blood |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
A person may not develop enough HIV antibodies in their blood to be detectable for up to 6 months after infection |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Rapid HIV tests are all designed to detect antibodies the immune system makes when exposed to HIV. |
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Definition
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Term
| The least expensive and complicated tests for detecting HIV infection are ________ tests. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
HAART cures HIV/AIDS |
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Definition
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Term
| Medications that interfere with HIV’s reverse transcriptase are referred to as... |
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Definition
| Both “nukes” and “non-nukes.” |
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Term
| The newest types of antiretroviral drugs on the market are the... |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
There are currently no approved vaccines for HIV/AIDS |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
A vaccine is something that teaches the body to recognize and defend itself against viruses or bacteria that cause disease. |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
The first AIDS vaccine to make it to phase III clinical trial was named ALVAC |
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Definition
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