APEA MSN572 – STI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When examining the external genitalia of a female patient, excoriations and itchy, small,
red, maculopapulares were noted. These lesions may be suggestive of: - Answers -
Pediculosis Pubis
Excoriations or itchy, small, red, maculopapulares suggest pediculosis pubis (Lice or
crabs). These symptoms are not consistent with those of herpes, warts or chlamydia.
Which genital infection can cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), tubal
factor infertility, and ectopic pregnancy in women if untreated. - Answers - Chlamydial
infections in women can lead to serious consequences including pelvic inflammatory
disease, tubal factor infertility, ectopic pregnancy.
Untreated syphillis can spread to the brain and nervous system, or to the eye. If
untreated, Trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis (BV) can increase the risk of
contracting or spreading other sexually transmitted infections , and can cause preterm
delivery in pregnant women.
Which of the following symptoms would be a clinical manifestation noted during the
tertiary stage of syphilis? - Answers - Poor muscle coordination
Primary symptoms include a single, painless lesion, chancre, on the genitals, rectum,
tongue or lip and large lymph nodes.
In the secondary stage, the rash is marked by red or reddish-brown, penny-sized
lesions over any part of the body including the palms and soles. Fever, fatigue,
soreness, and aching may also be present. These symptoms may disappear within
weeks or come and go for a year.
During the latent stage, the symptoms are absent. Symptoms may never recur or they
may progress to the tertiary stage. In the tertiary stage, the symptoms become severe
and involve the neurologic and cardiac organs and death can ensue.
Poor muscle coordination, meningitis, deafness, and aortic valve problems are
problems that may be present.
Which type of virus causes oral and genital lesions through sexual contact? - Answers -
HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral to oral contact to cause oral herpes (which can
cause symptoms known as cold sores). HSV-1 can also cause herpes through acts of
cunnilingus (oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris) or fellatio (oral stimulation of the
penis)
, Chancroid is characterized by painful necrotizing genital ulcers that may be
accompanied by inguinal lymphadenopathy.
Herpes zoster is characterized by generalized eruption of 10-12 extra dermatomal
vesicles, usually along the nerve dermatomes.
Syphilis usually presents as a single, firm, painless, non-itchy skin ulceration with a
clean base and sharp borders.
Which of the following signs and symptoms are consistent with genital warts? - Answers
- Small, flesh-colored or grey lesions and itching in the genital area.
The signs and symptoms of genital warts include small, flesh-colored or gray lesions in
the genital area with itching or discomfort.
Some women may experience bleeding with intercourse. Genital warts can grow on the
vulva, the walls of the vagina, the perineum, and the cervix in women. In men, they may
occur on the penis, scrotum, and Anus.
They have also been detected in the mouth or throat of those who have had oral sex
with the infected persons.
Pain or itching in the genital area and the presence of small, red papules or vesicles are
symptoms consistent with genital herpes.
The presence of vaginal or penile discharge is more consistent with chlamydia
trachomatis.
Painful bowel movements and itching and painful or swollen testicles or abnormal
menstrual bleeding are consistent with gonnorhea.
A chancre is defined as a - Answers - Painless ulceration formed during the primary
stages of syphilis.
A group of scattered small vesicles is associated with genital herpes.
Papules appearing in many shapes that can be raised, flat, or cauliflower like are
characteristic of genital warts (condylomata acuminata).
Non tender indurated nodules are associated with carcinoma of the penis.
What cluster of differentiation for (CD4) lab result suggest that a patient with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has developed acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS) - Answers - l50 cells/mm3
When examining the external genitalia of a female patient, excoriations and itchy, small,
red, maculopapulares were noted. These lesions may be suggestive of: - Answers -
Pediculosis Pubis
Excoriations or itchy, small, red, maculopapulares suggest pediculosis pubis (Lice or
crabs). These symptoms are not consistent with those of herpes, warts or chlamydia.
Which genital infection can cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), tubal
factor infertility, and ectopic pregnancy in women if untreated. - Answers - Chlamydial
infections in women can lead to serious consequences including pelvic inflammatory
disease, tubal factor infertility, ectopic pregnancy.
Untreated syphillis can spread to the brain and nervous system, or to the eye. If
untreated, Trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis (BV) can increase the risk of
contracting or spreading other sexually transmitted infections , and can cause preterm
delivery in pregnant women.
Which of the following symptoms would be a clinical manifestation noted during the
tertiary stage of syphilis? - Answers - Poor muscle coordination
Primary symptoms include a single, painless lesion, chancre, on the genitals, rectum,
tongue or lip and large lymph nodes.
In the secondary stage, the rash is marked by red or reddish-brown, penny-sized
lesions over any part of the body including the palms and soles. Fever, fatigue,
soreness, and aching may also be present. These symptoms may disappear within
weeks or come and go for a year.
During the latent stage, the symptoms are absent. Symptoms may never recur or they
may progress to the tertiary stage. In the tertiary stage, the symptoms become severe
and involve the neurologic and cardiac organs and death can ensue.
Poor muscle coordination, meningitis, deafness, and aortic valve problems are
problems that may be present.
Which type of virus causes oral and genital lesions through sexual contact? - Answers -
HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral to oral contact to cause oral herpes (which can
cause symptoms known as cold sores). HSV-1 can also cause herpes through acts of
cunnilingus (oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris) or fellatio (oral stimulation of the
penis)
, Chancroid is characterized by painful necrotizing genital ulcers that may be
accompanied by inguinal lymphadenopathy.
Herpes zoster is characterized by generalized eruption of 10-12 extra dermatomal
vesicles, usually along the nerve dermatomes.
Syphilis usually presents as a single, firm, painless, non-itchy skin ulceration with a
clean base and sharp borders.
Which of the following signs and symptoms are consistent with genital warts? - Answers
- Small, flesh-colored or grey lesions and itching in the genital area.
The signs and symptoms of genital warts include small, flesh-colored or gray lesions in
the genital area with itching or discomfort.
Some women may experience bleeding with intercourse. Genital warts can grow on the
vulva, the walls of the vagina, the perineum, and the cervix in women. In men, they may
occur on the penis, scrotum, and Anus.
They have also been detected in the mouth or throat of those who have had oral sex
with the infected persons.
Pain or itching in the genital area and the presence of small, red papules or vesicles are
symptoms consistent with genital herpes.
The presence of vaginal or penile discharge is more consistent with chlamydia
trachomatis.
Painful bowel movements and itching and painful or swollen testicles or abnormal
menstrual bleeding are consistent with gonnorhea.
A chancre is defined as a - Answers - Painless ulceration formed during the primary
stages of syphilis.
A group of scattered small vesicles is associated with genital herpes.
Papules appearing in many shapes that can be raised, flat, or cauliflower like are
characteristic of genital warts (condylomata acuminata).
Non tender indurated nodules are associated with carcinoma of the penis.
What cluster of differentiation for (CD4) lab result suggest that a patient with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has developed acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS) - Answers - l50 cells/mm3
