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Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Answers

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Which of the following BEST describes STI symptoms?

A
Symptoms for STIs are similar in nature and severity.
B
Symptoms may not be present even though there is an infection.
C
Visible symptoms are limited to the genital area.
D
Symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medication
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Which of the following is a function of public health policy?

A
to increase the transmission of diseases
B
to control outbreaks of diseases
C
to educate the public to make risky health decisions
D
to provide vaccinations against diseases
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Some STIs cannot be cured, though their symptoms can be treated.

A
T
B
F
4

Some STIs cannot be cured, though their symptoms can be treated.

A
T
B
F
5

Once syphilis enters its third stage, it is no longer curable.

A
T
B
F
6

Which of the following is not a service offered by public health programs?

A
diagnosis and treatment of disease
B
medical research
C
testing and counseling
D
prevention education
7

Once a woman is cured of the human papilloma virus, she does not have to worry about future effects.

A
T
B
F
8

Which STI is a common cause of cancer?

A
chlamydia
B
syphilis
C
human papilloma virus
D
herpes
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A person who begins to feel fatigued and notices his or her skin and eyes beginning to appear yellow a few months after sex with a person who was possibly infected with an STI should be tested for which of the following STIs?

A
HIV
B
hepatitis B
C
herpes
D
gonorrhea
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How can a pregnant woman's STI affect her unborn fetus?

A
low birth weight
B
loss of vision
C
loss of hearing
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects of an STI on physical health?

A
A woman who becomes infected runs the risk of having more children.
B
A person with an STI usually has to take medications for a maximum of two weeks.
C
Some STIs can attack vital organs, leading to death or continual major health issues.
D
all of the above
12

Viral STIs are not curable and can only be controlled with medications.

A
T
B
F
13

Which of the following facilities is used by the government to provide health services?

A
county health clinics
B
nonprofit agencies
C
private local clinics
D
doctor's offices
14

Which STI is a common cause of cancer?

A
chlamydia
B
syphilis
C
human papilloma virus
D
herpes
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Once a woman is cured of the human papilloma virus, she does not have to worry about future effects.

A
T
B
F
16

An expecting mother's STI can put the life of the unborn baby at risk.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a function of public health policy?

A
to increase the transmission of diseases
B
to control outbreaks of diseases
C
to educate the public to make risky health decisions
D
to provide vaccinations against diseases
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A person who develops a rash on the hands, flu-like symptoms, and hair loss about five months after sex with a person who could have had an STI should seek treatment for a possible infection of which of the following diseases?

A
gonorrhea
B
HPV
C
syphilis
D
none of the above
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects of an STI on physical health?

A
A woman who becomes infected runs the risk of having more children.
B
A person with an STI usually has to take medications for a maximum of two weeks.
C
Some STIs can attack vital organs, leading to death or continual major health issues.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following BEST describes the effects of an STI on emotional and social health?

A
The infected person may become trustful of romantic partners, making future relationships more difficult.
B
The infected person may lose contact with or be rejected by friends.
C
The infected person may feel encouraged by the experience and become more social.
D
all of the above

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