STD/STI: Multiple Choice and Other Questions Flashcards
Chronic pelvis pain and infertility are possible complications of this STI-related condition
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
The screening test of this STI is an ELISA or EIA
HIV
What test is confirmatory for HIV infection?
New test:
HIV 1 & 2 Differentiation Amino Assay
Former test:
Western Blot
The screening test for this STI is negative during the initial, acute, flu-like illness
HIV
What test should be ordered if HIV is suspected during an acute, flu-like illness?
Nucleic Acid Test (NAT)
What condition may cause vaginal discharge and dyspareunia and may be confused with STIs?
New term:
- GSM (Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause)
Note: umbrella term for GYN/urinary problems of decreased estrogen
Old terms:
- Atrophic vaginitis –OR–
- Vulvo-vaginal atrophy
What age group should be screened yearly for chlamydia?
- Age < 25 years
- Sexual partners’ age < 25 years
Which STI is:
- Most frequently reported
- Common in patients < 25 years old
- Often asymptomatic?
Chlamydia
Which STI has been increasing in prevalence, especially in women (with an 80% increase)?
Syphlis
Which STI is treated with 2.4 million units penicillin IM?
Syphilis
RPR is used to screen for which STI?
Syphilis
What stage of syphilis is often asymptomatic?
Latent
Is BV (bacterial vaginosis) sexually-transmitted or sexually-associated?
Sexually-associated
(often co-infection with STIs)
Per the CDC, when BV (bacterial vaginosis) is diagnosed, what else should be done?
Test for STI’s
(d/t frequent co-infection of BV and STIs)
The CDC recommends treating this sexually-associated vaginal infection if women are symptomatic?
BV (bacterial vaginosis)
This STI is treated with metronidazole 2 g PO single dose. What is it? When might this treatment be extended?
STI: Trichomoniasis
Reasons to extend treatment:
- Male patient
- Immunocompromised patient
What alternate antibiotics for BV (bacterial vaginosis) should be avoided in pregnancy?
- Secnidazole
- Tinidazole
Which STD can produce a rash that is:
- bilaterally symmetrical
- non-pruritic
- frequently on the palms and sides of feet?
Syphilis
Which STD produces a painful ulcer?
HSV 1 or 2
(Herpes Simplex Virus)
If IgG serology for HSV is negative, what should be done?
Repeat in 3 - 4 months
(since it should have seroconverted by then)
Infection with what STD increases the risk of acquiring HIV infection if exposed?
There are strong co-infection rates with HIV and genital herpes
Which STD is associated with a positive “chandelier test?”
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
