APEA MSN572 – STI EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When examining the external genitalia of a female patient, excoriations and itchy, small, red,
maculopapulares were noted. These lesions may be suggestive of: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-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.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When examining the external genitalia of a female patient, excoriations and itchy, small, red,
maculopapulares were noted. These lesions may be suggestive of: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-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.
