Human Sexuality Ch. 15

Fear related to the transmission of a new disease is called. A. contagion. B. prejudical judgment. C. discriminatory panic. D. epidemial conflagration.

If someone advocates the idea that people who become infected with sexually transmitted infections have done something wrong, what is the term for this perspective?. the justice theory. the punishment concept. the revenge model. the superiority mentality. the moralizing perspective.

What sexually transmitted infections are ectoparasitic infections?. chlamydia and nongonococcal urethritis. herpes and hepatitis. trichomoniasis and candiasis. scabies and pubic lice. human papillomavirus and syphilis.

How is scabies transmitted?. through saliva. through the blood stream. skin-to-skin contact. any bodily fluids. mucus membrane contact.

The majority of women infected with gonorrhea have what symptoms?. fatigue and abdominal pain. severe itching in the pubic area. bumpy warts on the vulva. painful blisters on the genitals. The majority of women with gonorrhea are asymptomatic.

What is the treatment for gonorrhea?. shampoo or cream to be applied to the pubic hair. laser therapy around the affected area. ice applied to the pubic area. antiviral drugs. antibiotics.

What is the first symptom of syphilis?. painful red blisters with grayish centers. small, painless, red-brown sores, called chancres. yellowish discharge from the urethra in men and the vagina in women. a reddish rash on the palms of the hands. a tingling or itchy feeling in the infected area.

What percentage of men and women with chlamydia are asymptomatic?. A. 10% of men; 60% of women. B. 25% of men, 50% of women. C. 33% of men, 67% of women. D. 50% of men; 75% of women.

Which below is a vaginal infection caused by an organism and may result in yellowish or yellow-green, frothy, foul-smelling discharge?. trichomoniasis. herpes. nongonococcal urethritis. human papillomavirus. All of the above.

What percentage of women with PID become infertile?. A. 20%. B. 30%. C. 40%. D. 50%.

What statement is TRUE about HSV?. A. This infection is best treated with antibiotics. B. HSV is one of the most common causes of PID in women. C. It is impossible to give HSV to another person unless a carrier is having an active outbreak. D. It is possible to transmit HSV-1 to another's genitals during oral sex.

Tanya goes to her doctor complaining of small, moderately painful blisters that appeared on her vulva. Once the blisters burst, they have a yellowish discharge. What is a possible diagnosis of her condition?. chlamydia. scabies. syphilis. herpes. HIV.

What virus causes genital warts, which are usually flesh-colored and may have a bumpy surface, appearing on the vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, or scrotum?. hepatitis. chlamydia. HIV. human papillomavirus. herpes simplex II.

What is the predominant source for hepatitis B infection among adults in the U.S.?. illegal drug use injection. high-risk sexual behaviors. unscreened blood transfusions. fecal-oral contact spread by food handlers. breastfeeding.

What is the most serious complication that can result from infection with hepatitis B or C?. tuberculosis. heart disease. cervical or penile cancer. kidney failure. chronic liver disease.

A vaccine is currently available for which infection?. A. hepatitis B. B. herpes simplex virus for men only. C. HIV. D. gonorrhea.

HIV RNA contains a enzyme known as _____ which is capable of changing RNA into DNA in the T-helper cells. A. lymphocytic enzyme. B. viral shedding enabler. C. HAART chemical. D. reverse transcriptase.

Women are how many times more likely to be infected with HIV by a partner than men?. A. two times. B. six times. C. ten times. D. seventeen times.

In HIV is not treated, how many years does it take for the average person to develop AIDS?. A. two. B. five. C. 8 to 10. D. 15.

What has allowed for better control of HIV and has slowed the disease progression?. ELISA tests. spermicides. highly active antiretroviral therapy. Western Blot tests. All of the above.

What effect has HAART had on HIV-negative men who have sex with men?. A. There has been an increase in sexual behavior that is risky. B. There has been a decrease in sexual behavior that is risky. C. There has been no change in sexual behavior that is risky. D. Initially there was a sharp decline in sexual behavior that was risky followed by a moderate increase in such behavior.

What HIV prevention strategy proved to be ineffective in clinical trials?. HAART therapy. the law mandating that people with HIV tell their past sexual partners. an advertising campaign championed by Nickelodeon. AIDSVAX, the first AIDS vaccine. the home HIV testing kit.

Which of the following statements regarding HIV/AIDS and families is FALSE?. Adolescents who were told their parents had HIV/AIDS engaged in more high-risk sexual behaviors. Mothers are more likely to disclose their HIV status earlier than fathers. Families and friends of people with HIV/AIDS often do not receive the same social support as do families and friends of people diagnosed with other diseases due to the continued social stigma. The majority of parents living with HIV/AIDS have chosen not to discuss their illness with their family members. All of the above.

What countries in Asia and the Pacific have experienced rising numbers of HIV/AIDS cases?. India and China. Thailand and Japan. Cambodia and Thailand. New Guinea and China. North Korea and Thailand.

What is TRUE about HIV in Russia?. A. A 100% condom use" program has proven ineffective. B. The decrease in vodka dependence has been associated with an increase in safer sexual behavior. C. Unlike most countries in Russia the poverty rate is not tied to the prevalence of HIV. D. An estimated ¾ of the new infections with HIV occur in individuals who 15- to 29-years old.

What is the likelihood that a 15-year old in Botswana will die from AIDS?. 8%. 21%. 49%. 80%. 92%.

President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa believes that. HAART therapy should be provided to everyone. the U.S. is ultimately responsible for providing HAART for people worldwide because of its wealth. HIV does not cause AIDS . Companies who produce drugs to treat/control HIV have been motivated by self-interest rather than concern for people around the world. All of the above.

How has the Brazilian government responded to the HIV/AIDS epidemic?. They instituted a 100 percent condom campaign for adolescents. They began importing HIV medications from the U.S. at a reduced rate. They began imprisoning intravenous drug users. They began manufacturing generic copies of the expensive drugs. All of the above.

What is the average yearly cost of HAART therapy in the U.S.?. A. $1,000-$2,000. B. $5,000-$7,000. C. $10,000-$15,000. D. $20,000-$25,000.

According to your text, which was NOT suggested as something a sexually active college student should due to prevent STIs/AIDS?. A. get tested. B. take a preventative antiviral drug. C. begin a conversation with one's partner during a time when they will not be interrupted. D. bring up the importance of honesty in relationships.