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Which types of STIs are curable? |
| | A) | Only bacterial STIs are curable. |
| | B) | Only viral STIs are curable. |
| | C) | Both the bacterial and viral are curable if diagnosed quickly enough. |
| | D) | The bacterial and viral can both be controlled, but neither can be cured. |
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Which of the following STIs must be reported by health care providers to state health departments and the CDC? |
| | A) | HIV |
| | B) | genital herpes |
| | C) | hepatitis B |
| | D) | chlamydia |
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Sheila and Ira both engage in unprotected sex with multiple opposite sex partners. Which of them would be more susceptible to STIs? |
| | A) | Sheila, because women are more susceptible to contracting STIs than men. |
| | B) | Ira, because men are more susceptible to contracting STIs than women. |
| | C) | Because men and women are equally susceptible to contracting STIs, each of them is equally at risk. |
| | D) | It would depend on the specific type of STI. |
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Mark travels to different cities on business and he often stays in hotels overnight. During his visits, he often engages in unprotected sex. He doesn't worry about STIs because he meets the women through business acquaintances. Should he worry? |
| | A) | No. Although he is taking risks, he seems to be careful in his choice of partners. |
| | B) | No. As long as he does this only occasionally, his risk is low. |
| | C) | Yes. He should learn about the prevalence of STIs in each city he visits so he can judge his risk level. |
| | D) | Yes. He is at risk of contracting STIs via unprotected sex. |
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Compared with other industrialized countries, the rate of syphilis in the United States is: |
| | A) | much lower. |
| | B) | much higher. |
| | C) | about the same. |
| | D) | nearly eradicated in the United States, but not in other industrialized countries. |
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A behavioral factor that leads to the spread of STIs is: |
| | A) | their asymptomatic nature. |
| | B) | lack of access to health care. |
| | C) | incorrect and inconsistent use of condoms. |
| | D) | moral conflict about sexuality. |
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Which statement about chlamydia is accurate? |
| | A) | It usually starts with a chancre. |
| | B) | Men rarely contract chlamydia. |
| | C) | At least 50% of those who have chlamydia have no recognizable symptoms. |
| | D) | It cannot be treated. |
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The treatment for gonorrhea is usually: |
| | A) | antibiotics. |
| | B) | laser therapy. |
| | C) | antiviral medications. |
| | D) | acyclovir. |
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The first symptom of syphilis is: |
| | A) | a round, painless sore called a chancre. |
| | B) | a small, red pea-sized bump. |
| | C) | swollen lymph nodes. |
| | D) | a skin rash. |
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Which of the following may be caused by exposure to human papilloma virus? |
| | A) | chlamydia |
| | B) | gonorrhea |
| | C) | genital warts |
| | D) | syphilis |
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Aisha has herpes. Which medication will cure this STI? |
| | A) | acyclovir |
| | B) | oral antibiotics |
| | C) | a topical antibiotic |
| | D) | There is no cure for herpes. |
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Although Candice has not had sex for several years, she has contracted hepatitis. She was told that she may have become infected through oral contact with contaminated food or water. Which strain does she have? |
| | A) | A |
| | B) | B |
| | C) | C |
| | D) | This is an unlikely scenario because hepatitis is not transmitted through food or water. |
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Which STI can be prevented by a vaccination? |
| | A) | chlamydia |
| | B) | hepatitis B |
| | C) | gonorrhea |
| | D) | syphilis |
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The most common curable STI in young, sexually active women is: |
| | A) | candidiasis. |
| | B) | genital herpes. |
| | C) | trichomoniasis. |
| | D) | HPV. |
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Jeremy, a counselor, wants to get the word out to young people about preventing STIs. He is wise to advise them that all of the following are ways to avoid STIs EXCEPT: |
| | A) | abstinence. |
| | B) | proper use of male condoms. |
| | C) | avoiding numerous partners. |
| | D) | paying close attention to visual and behavioral cues of cleanliness. |
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