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Q: The odds of acquiring an STI during a lifetime are one in ____________________.

Q: The viral load of an HIV+ patient refers to the: a. amount of HIV in the lungs b. amount of HIV in bone marrow c. amount of HIV in the bloodstream d. level of viral pneumonia in the lungs

Q: Which statement about antiretroviral therapies is true? a. ARTs can eradicate the HIV virus. b. ARTs involve the use of combinations of drugs. c. ARTs are no longer used for treating HIV. d. ARTs reduce HIV transmission but not the amount of HIV in the bloodstream.

Q: Which of the following tests is FDA-approved for home use? a. ELISA b. Oral HIV test c. Home Access d. Western blot

Q: Which of the following is true? a. HIV is easier to catch than other viruses. b. Sharing dishes, food, and clothing with individuals who are HIV positive is safe. c. Teenage girls have a reduced risk of HIV infection because of the tightness of the cervix. d. HIV cannot be transmitted through oral sex.

Q: Individuals between 13 and 20 years of age account for _____ of the new cases of HIV infection in the U.S. a. 4% b. 14% c. 24% d. 34%

Q: What group has the highest age-adjusted mortality from HIV/AIDS? a. black Americans b. white Americans c. Hispanic Americans d. Asian Americans

Q: Which statement is true regarding the HIV virus? a. You can get HIV from touching a toilet seat in a public restroom. b. The HIV virus is quite easy to contract. c. HIV can live in blood, vaginal fluid, and breast milk. d. You can tell by looking at a person whether he/she has HIV.

Q: Although black Americans represent only 12 percent of the population, they account for _____ percent of new HIV infections in the U.S. a. 14 b. 24 c. 34 d. 44

Q: Young people between the ages of 13 to 20 account for what percentage of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S.? a. 14% b. 24% c. 34% d. 44%

Q: Trichomoniasis: a. may cause a yellow-green vaginal discharge b. is caused by a bacteria c. usually produces strong symptoms in men d. cannot be passed from female to female

Q: Scabies differs from pubic lice in that they: a. do not cause itching b. burrow under the skin c. eat pubic hair d. are only found in bedding

Q: The eggs that lice lay are called: a. nits b. larvae c. treponema d. candidiasis

Q: Chancroids: a. are caused by a virus b. may spread to the lymph glands and cause tissue death c. have almost never been seen in the United States d. can be treated with anti-fungal creams

Q: The drug of choice for treating syphilis is: a. fluoroquinolone b. valacyclovir c. penicillin d. metronidazole

Q: The incidence of syphilis a. has sharply declined since 1990. b. declined between 1990 and 2000 but increased from 2000 to 2010 c. has increased sharply among men but decreased sharply among women. d. has steadily increased since 1990.

Q: In which stage of syphilis do skin rashes appear all over the body? a. primary b. secondary c. latent d. tertiary

Q: Which stage of syphilis is identified by a chancre? a. primary b. secondary c. tertiary d. There is no chancre associated with syphilis.

Q: NGU is: a. an inflammation of the urethra b. more common in women than men c. rarely transmitted by sexual contact d. no longer an issue once the symptoms disappear

Q: Which of the following is true of the treatment for gonorrhea? a. Gonorrhea must be treated with high doses of antivirals. b. Most cases of gonorrhea resolve on their own, without treatment. c. Strains of gonorrhea that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics have been found. d. Fluoroquinolones remain the preferred drugs for treating gonorrhea.

Q: As many as ________ women with gonorrhea have no symptoms. a. 1 in 10 b. 3 in 10 c. 5 in 10 d. 8 in 10

Q: A thick, yellow-white pus from the male penis is indicative of which STI? a. syphilis b. gonorrhea c. chlamydia d. herpes

Q: PID causes _______ of infertility cases each year. a. 5% to 10% b. 10% to 15% c. 15% to 30% d. 30% to 50%

Q: Which of the following is a cost-effective way of screening young women for gonorrhea and chlamydia? a. urine testing b. blood testing c. pelvic ultrasound d. MRI

Q: Infection of a woman's fallopian tubes or uterus is called a. pelvic inflammatory disease b. toxic shock syndrome c. gonorrhea d. syphilis

Q: Chlamydia can cause a secondary infection in a man's testicles known as a. nongonococcal urethritis b. syphilis c. HPV d. epididymitis

Q: The CDC recommends that women diagnosed with chlamydia: a. be rescreened three to four months after treatment is completed b. delay treatment is they are pregnant or nursing when they are diagnosed c. use female condoms while they are undergoing treatment d. refrain from all sexual activity until they have had two consecutive negative screens

Q: About _____ percent of women and _____ percent of men with chlamydia have no symptoms. a. 25; 10 b. 25; 50 c. 50: 75 d. 75; 50

Q: The most widespread sexually transmitted bacterium in the U.S. is: a. herpes simplex b. chlamydia c. gonorrhea d. AIDS

Q: Medications like Zovirax and Valtrex: a. are vaccines that protect someone from herpes b. can help herpes lesions heal c. can be used to cure chancroids d. are used to treat HPV

Q: Young people aged 15"24 account for what percentage of new cases of genital herpes occurring in the United States? a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%

Q: Herpes simplex 1 is primarily transmitted by: a. genital contact b. kissing an infected person c. contaminated hands d. using someone's toothbrush

Q: Which of the following is true of the HPV vaccine? a. The vaccine is safe and effective for females, age 11 to 36. b. Vaccination is recommended for females but not males. c. Boosters are required every three to five years. d. Compliance rates for receiving all three required doses are low.

Q: Of the more than 100 different strains of HPV, _____ are oncogenic (cancer-causing). a. 5% b. 15% c. 35% d. 55%

Q: What percentage of women will contract human papillomavirus? a. 30% b. 50% c. 70% d. 90%

Q: What percentage of current college students have been tested for HIV? a. 6% b. 16% c. 26% d. 36%

Q: Male condoms can reduce the risk of transmission of STIs by: a. less than 10% b. about 20% c. about 30% d. 50% or more

Q: In the ABCs of safer sex, the "A" stands for a. abstain b. approach c. avoid d. alert

Q: Which of the following is true of STIs and women? a. The risk of contracting an STI is higher for women than for men. b. STI symptoms are usually more obvious in women than in men. c. Although STIs often cause sterility in men, they rarely harm women's fertility. d. Women are less likely than men to experience life-threatening complications of STIs.

Q: Which of the following is the HIGHEST risk behavior where transmission of STIs is concerned? a. cunnilingus, with barrier protection b. anal intercourse, with a receptive partner and barrier protection c. vaginal intercourse, with an insertive partner, no barrier, and withdrawal before ejaculation d. fellatio, not protected and including ejaculation

Q: Which of the following is the LOWEST risk behavior where transmission of STIs is concerned? a. cunnilingus, with barrier protection b. anal intercourse, with a receptive partner and with barrier protection c. vaginal intercourse, with an insertive partner, no barrier, and withdrawal before ejaculation d. fellatio, not protected and including ejaculation

Q: Among females, rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are consistently highest in which of the following age groups? a. 15 to 24 b. 25 to 34 c. 35 to 44 d. 45 to 54

Q: Within two years of becoming sexually active, _____ teenage girls may acquire an STI. a. one in 10 b. one in 4 c. one in 3 d. one in 2

Q: Why do public health officials prefer the term sexually transmitted infections(STIs) rather than sexually transmitted diseases(STDs)? a. The term STI is currently associated with less stigmatization than the term STD. b. People can and often do transmit STIs without experiencing symptoms, and symptoms are the hallmark of a disease. c. STIs can be treated with antibiotics, whereas STDs are viral so can be controlled but not cured. d. STDs and STIs are the same thing, and the new terminology just represents better understanding of the causes of STDs.

Q: Which statement is true of sexually transmitted infections? a. They are easy to spot with the proper information. b. They may or may not exhibit symptoms. c. They can easily be cured with antibiotics. d. They are no longer much of a problem.

Q: Each year in the United States, about ____ people are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. a. 2 million b. 9 million c. 14 million d. 19 million

Q: Tying off the Fallopian tubes is called ____________________.

Q: A(n) ____________________ is a permanent method of birth control for men.

Q: Contraception used to prevent unintended pregnancy after unprotected intercourse is called ____________________.

Q: The calendar method is also known as the ________________ method.

Q: A device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy by interfering with implantation is known as a(n) ____________________.

Q: The NuvaRing stays in place for ____________________ weeks.

Q: The Ortho Evra birth control patch is the first ____________________ contraceptive.

Q: Seasonale is a(n) ___________________ pill.

Q: The minipill contains a small amount of the hormone ____________________.

Q: The method of birth control that relies on the removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation is ____________________.

Q: The likelihood that a contraceptive will prevent pregnancy is its ____________________.

Q: Couples who choose abstinence may derive sexual pleasure from activities known as ____________________.

Q: A single male ejaculation may contain ____________________ million sperm.

Q: A sperm fusing with the nucleus of an egg is known as ____________________.

Q: Assisted reproductive technologies account for about _____ percent of births in the United States. a. 1 b. 5 c. 10 d. 15

Q: Infertility is caused by male problems about _____ percent of the time and is caused by female problems about _____ percent of the time. a. 10; 70 b. 20; 60 c. 30; 50 d. 40; 40

Q: A breech birth refers to which of the following conditions? a. The baby is presented with the feet or buttocks first. b. The baby is surgically removed through an incision in the uterus. c. The baby cannot be born unless an episiotomy is performed. d. The placenta separates from the uterine wall.

Q: An incision made during labor from the lower end of the vagina toward the anus is called a(n): a. crowning b. dilation c. detachment d. episiotomy

Q: A baby is born during which stage of labor? a. first b. second c. third d. fourth

Q: Another name for opening up of the cervix during childbirth is: a. effacement b. crowning c. dilation d. detaching

Q: Another name for thinning of the cervix is: a. effacement b. crowning c. dilation d. detaching

Q: What is an invasive method of prenatal testing that can provide a precise diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities? a. amniocentesis b. maternal blood testing c. ultrasound d. AFP testing

Q: A tubal pregnancy can be described as: a. a surgical method of birth control b. the loss of a fetus growing in the fallopian tube c. a fertilized egg that remains in the fallopian tube instead of traveling to the uterus d. a fetus born prior to the 37thweek of gestation

Q: Once the zygote reaches the uterus and becomes embedded into the lining, it is called a(n): a. amnion b. fetus c. placenta d. embryo

Q: Couples who choose to remain childfree are typically: a. working class b. less educated c. recently married d. urban

Q: About two-thirds of all abortions are performed a. within the first eight weeks of pregnancy b. after the first trimester c. after 20 weeks of pregnancy d. after the second trimester

Q: The best prediction of a woman's psychological health after an abortion is a. her age at the abortion. b. the duration of the pregnancy. c. whether she already has children. d. her psychological health before the abortion.

Q: The abortion rate in the United States has: a. remained stable over the last 10 years b. decreased over the last 20 years c. increased slightly over the last 20 years d. increased significantly over the last 10 years

Q: Which sterilization method involves blocking the Fallopian tubes? a. tubal ligation b. laparoscopy c. tubal occlusion d. vasectomy

Q: Married couples in the United States select which of the following as their most popular method of birth control? a. male condom b. oral contraceptives c. sterilization d. contraceptive injections

Q: _____ women aged 20 to 24 who have ever had sex have used emergency contraception. a. One in 100 b. One in 50 c. One in 10 d. One in 4

Q: The basal body temperature method of fertility awareness relies on the observation that a: a. woman's basal body temperature decreases after ovulation b. woman's basal body temperature rises after ovulation c. woman who is running a fever of 100oor higher is unlikely to get pregnant d. woman whose temperature is 96oor lower is unlikely to become pregnant

Q: The ParaGuard IUD protects against pregnancy for _____ years. a. 2 b. 4 c. 8 d. 12

Q: Which of the following is a "no-period," or continuous, contraceptive pill? a. Lybrel b. Ortho Evra c. Jadelle d. Seasonale