front 1 Infants born to asymptomatic mothers with recurrent genital herpes are less likely to acquire herpesvirus at birth than infants born to newly infected mothers because | back 1 maternal antibodies offer protection. |
front 2 A positive LE test and greater than 100 CFU/ml of a single species in urine indicates | back 2 pyelonephritis. |
front 3 Which one of the following is an effective means of treatment for genital warts? | back 3 podofilox and imiquimod gels |
front 4 Which of the following is greater? | back 4 the number of reported cases of gonorrhea last year |
front 5 Leukocytes at the infected site are a symptom of | back 5 trichomoniasis |
front 6 Which of the following is treated with cephalosporins because the organism is resistant to penicillin and fluoroquinolones? | back 6 Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
front 7 Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor to cystitis in females? | back 7 None of the answers is correct; all of these are predisposing factors. |
front 8 Which one of the following is a STI that may be confused with syphilis due to its ulcer formation on the genitalia? | back 8 chancroid (soft chancre) |
front 9 One form of NGU is lymphogranuloma venereum caused by | back 9 Chlamydia trachomatis. |
front 10 Which of the following is caused by an opportunistic pathogen? | back 10 candidiasis |
front 11 Cystitis is most often caused by | back 11 Neisseria gonorrhoeae. |
front 12 A 25-year-old male presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Diagnosis was based on serological testing. The patient then reported that he had an ulcer on his penis two months earlier. This disease can be treated with | back 12 penicillin |
front 13 The most common NGU in the United States is treated with | back 13 doxycycline. |
front 14 All of the following result from N. gonorrhoeae infection. Which one leads to the others? | back 14 Opa protein attaches to CD4+ T lymphocytes. |
front 15 A 25-year-old man presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Diagnosis was based on serological testing. The patient then reported that he had an ulcer on his penis two months earlier. What stage of disease is the patient in? | back 15 secondary |
front 16 Which of the following diseases causes a skin rash, hair loss, malaise, and fever? | back 16 syphilis |
front 17 Normal microbiota of the adult vagina consists primarily of | back 17 Lactobacillus. |
front 18 Which of the following is the most difficult to treat with chemotherapeutic agents? | back 18 genital herpes |
front 19 Which one of the following genera of microorganisms causes gonorrhea? | back 19 Neisseria |
front 20 A 25-year-old man presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Which one of the following causative agents is most likely to cause these symptoms? | back 20 Treponema |
front 21 Which one of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease is FALSE? | back 21 It can be caused by T. pallidum. |
front 22 A 25-year-old man presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Which of the following will be most useful for a rapid diagnosis? | back 22 serological test for antibodies |
front 23 A positive LE test and greater than 100 CFU/ml of a single species in urine indicates | back 23 pyelonephritis. |
front 24 The most common reservoir for leptospirosis within the United States is | back 24 domesticated dogs |
front 25 Vaginal itching and cheesy discharge are symptoms of | back 25 candidiasis |
front 26 A patient presents with fever and extensive lesions of the labia minora. Her VDRL test was negative. What is the most likely treatment? | back 26 acyclovir |
front 27 A "clean" urine sample collected directly from the urinary bladder of a healthy individual | back 27 should be largely devoid of common skin microbiota. |
front 28 Which one of the following is diagnosed by detection of antibodies against the causative agent? | back 28 syphilis |
front 29 Which one of the following recurs at the initial site of infection? | back 29 genital herpes |
front 30 The most common reportable disease in the United States is | back 30 gonorrhea |
front 31 There are many types of HPV, and the available vaccines don't (can't) cover all of them. However, the vaccine is still recommended for helping to control the disease caused by the virus. Why? | back 31 The vaccine covers strains frequently associated with development of cancerous states. |
front 32 Which of the following is NOT a complication of gonorrhea? A) None of the answers are correct; all of these are potential complications of gonorrhea B) pelvic inflammatory disease C) arthritis D) meningitis E) endocarditis | back 32 A |
front 33 Which one of the following statements about genital warts is FALSE? | back 33 Lesions are always precancerous |
front 34 A 25-year-old man presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Diagnosis was based on serological testing. The patient then reported that he had an ulcer on his penis two months earlier. What stage of disease is the patient in? | back 34 secondary |
front 35 Which one of the following is caused by Chlamydia? | back 35 lymphogranuloma venereum |
front 36 Which one of the following is treated with penicillin? | back 36 syphilis |
front 37 Pyelonephritis may result from A) ureteritis B) systemic infections C) cystitis D) uretrutis E) all of the answers are correct | back 37 E |
front 38 A pelvic examination of a 23-year-old woman showed vesicles and ulcerated lesions on her labia. Cultures were negative for Neisseria and Chlamydia; the VDRL test was negative. Which of the following is probable? | back 38 genital herpes |
front 39 A patient is experiencing profuse greenish-yellow, foul-smelling discharge from her vagina. She is complaining of itching and irritation. What is the most likely treatment? | back 39 metronidazole |
front 40 Staphylococcus saprophyticus causes | back 40 cystitis |
front 41 Which one of the following pairs is mismatched? | back 41 trichomoniasis – fungus |
front 42 Nongonococcal urethritis can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT | back 42 Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
front 43 In the United States, approximately how many people over the age of 30 are infected with HSV-2? | back 43 approximately 25% |
front 44 Recurring vesicles on the surface of human skin are symptoms of | back 44 genital herpes |