Chpt 24: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Nursing 500a with Ritter at University of Arizona
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By: Bobbie Khan
Textbook:
Pathophysiology - Text and Study Guide Package: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children
Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 3e (Edmunds, Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider)
Created: 2011-07-05
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1. All virally induced sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are incurable.
TRUE
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2. STIs are seen in all socioeconomic classes.
TRUE
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3. Up to 50% of women with urogenital gonorrhea also have anal or rectal gonococcal infections.
TRUE
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4. Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by maternal gonorrhea infection.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE
5. The asymptomatic stage of syphilis is the latent stage.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE
6. It is quite common for Treponema pallidum to develop resistance to penicillin.
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE
7. Chancroid is a lesion found in individuals with syphilis.
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE
8. T. pallidum cannot be cultured.
TRUE
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9. Granuloma inguinale is caused by a virus.
FALSE
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10. Gonorrhea is currently the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the U.S.A.
FALSE
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11. The most common clinical manifestations of chlamydial infections in newborns are conjunctivitis and pneumonia.
TRUE
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13. There have been no recent sexually transmitted disease epidemics.
FALSE
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14. Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite.
TRUE
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15. Local cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections may persist even with high titers of serum anti-CMV antibodies.
TRUE
Why do adolescent girls have the greatest risk for sexually transmitted exposure and infection?
a. Because (b/c) they experiment with sexual intercourse & believe they are resistant to STIs.
b. B/c of the immaturity of their cervix and lack of immunity
d. B/c the proximity of the anus to the vagina
b. Because of the immaturity of their cervix and lack of immunity
Gonorrhea is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus:
a. unbound in the blood via the placenta.b. attached to IgG via the placenta.c. across amniotic membranes by direct inoculation with the fetal scalp electrodes during labor monitoring.
c. across amniotic membranes by direct inoculation with the fetal scalp electrodes during labor monitoring.
Which statement is false? Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because...
a. ... the cervical plug disintegrates during menstruation.b. ... the vaginal pH decreases to 2 or 3.
c. ... the uterine contractions may cause retrograde menstruation into the fallopian tubes.
b. Ascent of gonococci is facilitated because the vaginal pH decreases to 2 or 3.
Should be above 4.5 pH
4. In females the _____ is the usual site of original gonococcal infection.
a. endocervical canal b. vagina c. fallopian tube d. labia majora
a. endocervical canal
5. Uncomplicated local infections by gonococci in men are infections of the:
a. epididymis.b. lymph nodes.c. urethra.d. prostate.
a. epididymis.b. lymph nodes.c. urethra.d. prostate.
c. urethra.
6. The most common local complication of a gonococcal infection in females is:
a. acute salpingitis. b. cystitis. c. vaginitis. d. cervicitis.
a. acute salpingitis.
7. Which laboratory test is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic male?
a. Ligase chain reaction (LCR) b. Gram-stain technique c. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) d. DNA testing
b. Gram-stain technique
8. Gonococcal infection of a newborn is usually manifested as:
a. a generalized skin rash 4 to 6 days after birth. b. systemic infection with fever. c. bilateral corneal ulceration. d. a yellow vaginal or penile discharge about 10 days after birth.
c. bilateral corneal ulceration.
9. A major concern in the treatment of gonococci infections is:
a. development of antibiotic resistance. b. changes in virulence. c. changes in pathogenicity. d. mutations into different strains.
a. development of antibiotic resistance.
10. Which sexually transmitted infection frequently coexists with gonorrhea?
a. Syphilis b. Herpes simples virus c. Chlamydia d. Chancroid
c. Chlamydia
11. During the _____ stage of syphilis, blood-borne bacteria spread to all the major organ systems.
a. primary b. secondary c. latent d. tertiary
b. secondary
12. In which stage of syphilis would the following clinical manifestations be found: destructive skin, bone and soft tissue lesions, aneurysms, heart failure, and neurosyphilis?
a. Primary b. Secondary c. Latent d. Tertiary
d. Tertiary
13. Which organism causes syphilis?
a. Neisseria syphilis, an anaerobic bacterium b. Treponema pallidum, a spirochete c. Haemophilus ducreyi, a bacterium d. Chlamydia trachomatis, an intracellular parasite
b. Treponema pallidum, a spirochete
14. Which is a lesion of secondary syphilis?
a. Condylomata lata b. Gummas c. Chancroid d. Donovan bodies
a. Condylomata lata b. Gummas c. Chancroid d. Donovan bodies
a. Condylomata lata
15. The organism that causes syphilis is best identified via:
a. acid-fast stain. b. Gram-stained slide. c. in vitro culture. d. darkfield microscopy.
d. darkfield microscopy.
16. Which sexually transmitted infection is indicated by a patient who has small, vesicular lesions that last between 10 and 20 days?
a. Genital herpes b. Chancroid c. Syphilis d. Chlamydia
a. Genital herpes
17. Which statement is false?
a. Neonatal infection of HSV rarely occurs in the intrapartum or postpartum period.b. The risk is higher in women who have a primary HSV infection.
c. The risk is higher in women who experience ROM > 6 hrs before delivery.
a. Neonatal infection of HSV rarely occurs in the intrapartum or postpartum period.
18. During the latent period of a herpesvirus infection, the genome of the virus is: a. maintained in the host cell mitochondria. b. maintained in the host macrophage lysosomes. c. maintained in the host cell nucleus. d. totally degraded.
c. maintained in the host cell nucleus.
19. During reactivation (release from latency), herpesvirus genomes are transported through the _____ nerves to the dermal surface.
a. somatic b. peripheral sensory c. autonomic d. peripheral motor
a. somatic b. peripheral sensory c. autonomic d. peripheral motor
b. peripheral sensory
20. Which of the following is the most accurate re: the transmission of HSV?
a. HSV is transmitted only when vesicles are present.
b. HSV is transmitted only while lesions are present.d. There is a risk of transmission even during latent periods.
d. There is a risk of transmission even during latent periods.
21. _____ may be used topically for outbreak management of HSV infections.
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax) b. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) c. Retrovir (AZT) d. Bichloracetic acid (BCA)
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax) b. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) c. Retrovir (AZT) d. Bichloracetic acid (BCA)
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
22. Condylomata acuminata, or genital warts, are caused by:
a. chlamydia. b. adenovirus. c. human papillomavirus. d. HSV-1.
a. chlamydia. b. adenovirus. c. human papillomavirus. d. HSV-1.
c. human papillomavirus.
23. The treatment of genital warts includes:
a. topical application of 5-FU. b. topical application of acyclovir. c. systemic penicillin. d. systemic tetracycline.
a. topical application of 5-FU. b. topical application of acyclovir. c. systemic penicillin. d. systemic tetracycline.
a. topical application of 5-FU.
24. A treatment for trichomoniasis is a single dose of metronidazole (Flagyl). A woman asks if her sexual partner should be treated also. You respond...
a. Only if symptoms are present.b. Yes, he should be treated even if asymptomatic.
c. Infections in men are self-limiting; therefore, no.
b. sexual partners should be treated even if asymptomatic.
25. Which microorganism is sexually transmitted, primarily by homosexual men, in infected feces?
a. Shigellosis b. CMV c. Giardia lamblia d. Entamoeba histolytica
a. Shigellosis b. CMV c. Giardia lamblia d. Entamoeba histolytica
a. Shigellosis
27. Which STD, primarily among homosexual men, causes clinical manifestations of sudden explosive diarrhea, distention, and flatulence with epigastric pain, vomiting, and foul, sulfuric burping?
a. Campylobacter enteritisb. Shigellosis
c. Cytomegalovirus enteritisd. Giardiasis
d. Giardiasis
1. Which statement is true about: Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
a. The most common serious viral infection among infants b. Causes condylomata acuminata c. May contribute to the development of genital cancer
a. The most common serious viral infection among infants
2. Which statement is true about: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
a. The most common serious viral infection among infants b. Causes condylomata acuminata c. May contribute to the development of genital cancer
a. The most common serious viral infection among infants b. Causes condylomata acuminata c. May contribute to the development of genital cancer
c. May contribute to the development of genital cancer
3. Which statement is true about: Human papillomavirus (HPV)
a. The most common serious viral infection among infants b. Causes condylomata acuminata c. May contribute to the development of genital cancer
a. The most common serious viral infection among infants b. Causes condylomata acuminata c. May contribute to the development of genital cancer
b. Causes condylomata acuminata
4. Treponema pallidum
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
d. Syphilis
5. Haemophilus ducreyi
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
e. Chancroid
6. Gardnerella vaginalis
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
b. Bacterial vaginosis
7. Entamoeba histolytica
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
c. Amebiasis
8. Trichomonas vaginalis
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
a. Trichomoniasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Amebiasis d. Syphilis e. Chancroid
a. Trichomoniasis
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12. Chlamydia infection is the leading cause of tubal infertility in women.
True
About this deck
By: Bobbie Khan
Textbook: Pathophysiology - Text and Study Guide Package: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children
Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 3e (Edmunds, Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider)
Created: 2011-07-05
Size: 50 flashcards
Views: 73
Textbook:
Pathophysiology - Text and Study Guide Package: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 3e (Edmunds, Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider)Created: 2011-07-05
Size: 50 flashcards
Views: 73
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