Human Sexuality in a world of diversity 5th Canadian Edition By Rathus – Test Bank

Human Sexuality in a world of diversity 5th Canadian Edition By Rathus – Test Bank

1) How many people in the world are estimated by the World Health Organization to be infected with an STI each year?

1. A) 112 million
2. B) 67 million
3. C) 365 million
4. D) 692 million

Answer: c

Diff: 3                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 357   Skill: Recall

2) Which of the following is not one of the factors that may have contributed to the increase in the reported rate of chlamydia in recent years in Canada?

1. A) An increase in the number of people being tested
2. B) An increase in the number of gonorrhea cases misdiagnosed as chlamydia
3. C) More sensitive tests being used
4. D) An increase in the number of people who were infected

Answer: b

Diff: 1                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 357   Skill: Applied

3) Of the reportable bacterial STIs in Canada, the most common one is

1. A) syphilis.
2. B) HIV.
3. C) gonorrhea.
4. D) chlamydia.

Answer: d

Diff: 3                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 359   Skill: Recall

4) A man who experiences a discharge from his penis that is clear at first but then becomes yellow to yellow-green within a couple of days is likely to have

1. A) chlamydia or gonorrhea.
2. B) chlamydia or syphilis.
3. C) gonorrhea or HPV.
4. D) gonorrhea or syphilis.

Answer: a

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5) Approximately __________ of chlamydia infections among men do not have symptoms.

1. A) less than 15%
2. B) less than 30%
3. C) up to 70%
4. D) up to 90%

Answer: d

Diff: 2                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Recall

6) Approximately __________ of chlamydia infections in women have no symptoms.

1. A) less than 15%
2. B) less than 30%
3. C) up to 50%
4. D) up to 70%

Answer: d

Diff: 2                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Recall

7) If left untreated, a woman’s chlamydia infection can result in

1. A) HPV.
2. B) PID.
3. C) SID.
4. D) HSV.

Answer: b

Diff: 2                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Applied

8) Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of chlamydia is accurate?

1. A) It is not a treatable infection.
2. B) It is treatable but the underlying infection cannot be cured.
3. C) Treatment involves a lengthy course of antiviral medication.
4. D) It is effectively treated with antibiotics.

Answer: d

Diff: 1                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Recall

9) Marcia has just learned from her gynecologist that she has a chlamydia infection. He advises her to immediately begin antibiotic therapy. Marcia learns that, without treatment, she runs an increased risk of

1. A) cervical cancer.
2. B) uterine cancer.
3. C) kidney damage.
4. D) infertility.

Answer: d

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10) David has experienced burning during urination, an ache in his scrotum, and a thin, white discharge from his penis. He should be tested for

1. A) gonorrhea.
2. B) syphilis.
3. C) chlamydia.
4. D) hepatitis.

Answer: c

Diff: 3                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Applied

11) Dave visits his physician to determine whether or not he has an STI. If he is diagnosed with chlamydia, his treatment will be

1. A) prescription antibiotics.
2. B) rubbing alcohol.
3. C) topical antiviral gel.
4. D) tea tree oil.

Answer: a

Diff: 2              Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Applied

12) In nearly half of the cases of gonorrhea, individuals were also infected with

1. A) herpes.
2. B) chlamydia.
3. C) hepatitis B.
4. D) HIV.

Answer: b

Diff: 1                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Recall

13) What is the chance that a woman will contract gonorrhea after being exposed once by having sex with an infected partner?

1. A) 10%
2. B) 25%
3. C) 40%
4. D) 50%

Answer: d

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14) What is the chance that a man will contract gonorrhea after being exposed once by having sex with an infected partner?

1. A) 10%
2. B) 25%
3. C) 40%
4. D) 50%

Answer: b

Diff: 2                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Recall

15) Luca suspects that he might have gonorrhea. If he allows his partner to perform oral sex

1. A) he could transmit an oral candidiasis infection to his partner.
2. B) Luca will not require antibiotic treatment to clear the infection.
3. C) then he will not have to wear a condom for subsequent intercourse.
4. D) his partner could contract a gonorrheal infection of the pharynx.

Answer: d

Diff: 2                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Applied

16) Pharyngeal gonorrhea is characterized by

1. A) a yellow-green pus at the tip of the penis.
2. B) a persistent sore throat and throat infection.
3. C) swelling and inflammation of the cervix.
4. D) eye problems that could lead to blindness.

Answer: b

Diff: 1                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 360   Skill: Recall

17) The primary site of gonorrhea infection in women is the

1. A) cervix.
2. B) labia.
3. C) fallopian tubes.
4. D) endometrial lining.

Answer: a

Diff: 2                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 361   Skill: Recall

18) If left untreated, gonorrhea in women may result in

1. A) HPV.
2. B) SID.
3. C) PID.
4. D) HSV.

Answer: c

Diff: 2                     Type: MC        Page Reference: 361   Skill: Applied