Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 1

The passage of infecting organisms from mother to neonate

Answer 1

Vertical transmission

Question 2

The stage of syphilis in which chancres are present.

Answer 2

Primary syphilis

Question 3

The stage of syphilis in which a person develops a skin rash, typically on the hands and soles of the feet. Fever, fatigue, sore throat, and lymphadenopathy may also be present.

Answer 3

Secondary syphilis

Question 4

The stage of syphilis in which large sores occur inside the body and on the skin. The person may also develop cardiovascular, ocular, and/or neurosyphilis.

Answer 4

Tertiary syphilis

Question 5

What are risk factors for developing an STI?

Answer 5

1. Substance abuse
2. Imprisonment
3. Sexual activity with a partner who has been imprisoned
4. Sexual activity with a partner paid for sex acts
5. Rape or sexual assault
6. Multiple partners

Question 6

Which STI causes a large amount of thin, white vaginal discharge with a fishy odor?

Answer 6

Bacterial vaginosis

Question 7

Which common STI often has no symptoms?

Answer 7

Chlamydia

Question 8

For which STI is a combination of drugs often given due to drug resistance?

Answer 8

Gonorrhea

Question 9

What treatment is usually given for primary and secondary syphilis?

Answer 9

Benzathine penicillin G

Question 10

True or False: STIs caused by a virus are curable.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

For which STI is acyclovir, valcyclovir, or famciclovir given?

Answer 11

Herpes Simplex Virus

Question 12

What STI causes progressive depletion of CD4 T lymphocytes?

Answer 12

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Question 13

Which STI is most likely to cause cancer and has a vaccine to help prevent it?

Answer 13

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Question 14

Which two STIs are treated with Permethrin cream?

Answer 14

Pediculosis Pubis & Scabies

Question 15

Which STI is treated with antifungals, like clotrimazole and miconazole?

Answer 15

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (yeast infection)