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49 Cards in this Set
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Fertilization of the egg by the sperm occurs in the ___________.
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Fallopian Tubes
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The lining of the uterus, which thickens as the female's body prepares for the fertilized egg is the ___________.
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Endometrium
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The ___________ stores sperm after they are produced in the testicles.
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Epididymus
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Syphilis is caused by a ___________.
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Bacteria
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What is syphilis treated with?
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Penicillin or other antibiotics
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Congenital syphilis is transmitted from ___________ to ___________ at birth.
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Mother; baby
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What is the first stage of syphilis?
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The appearance of a painless sore called a chancre.
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What is the second stage of syphilis?
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A body rash that is non-itching but oozes a clear liquid
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What is the most contageous stage of syphilis?
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The second stage (body rash)
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What is the third stage of syphilis?
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The latent stage where there are no external symptoms but damage is being done within the body; includes neurosyphilis where the brains and other organs deteriorate and death results
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How long does it take for the latent stage to occur (including neurosyphilis)?
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Two (2) to thirty (30) years after infection
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Gonorrhea is caused by a ___________.
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Bacteria
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Gonorrhea is treated with ___________.
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Antibiotics
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If gonorrhea is left untreated, it can result in ___________.
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which can cause sterility
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Gonorrhea is often without symptoms in ___________.
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Females
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Chlamydia is caused by a ___________.
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Bacteria
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Genitals Warts is caused by a ___________.
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Virus
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What is the name of the virus that causes genital warts?
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Vaccine for genital warts and cervical cancer is available for what gender group and between what ages?
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Females between the ages of 12 and 26
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Herpes is caused by a ___________.
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Virus
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Which HSV cause cold sores or fever blisters on the mouth?
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HSV I (oral herpes)
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Which HSV causes blister like stores in the genital area?
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HSV II (genital herpes)
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Scabies and pubic lice are ___________.
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Parasites
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HIV/AIDS is caused by a ___________.
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Virus
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Which birth control consists of a hormonal injection every three months?
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Depo-provera
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The ___________ is inserted in the vagina for three weeks.
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Nuva-ring
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Which birth control is take within 120 hours of unprotected sex?
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The Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP)
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What kind of birth control is inserted into the vagina?
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Diaphragm/Caps/Shields
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Which birth control device is inserted into the uterus?
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Intrauterine Device (IUD)
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What kinds of male condoms protect against pregnancy and STDS?
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Latex and polyurethane
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Male condoms made of lambskin or animal tissue only protects against ___________.
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Pregnancy
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Female condoms are made of ___________.
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Polyurethane
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Female condoms protect against ___________ and ___________.
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Pregnancy and disease
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How long must a female condom be inserted into the vagina before intercourse?
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Several hours
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What is the window period?
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The period between two (2) weeks to three (3) months after infection where a person may test negative but is really positive
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A person has AIDS when...
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The T-cell/white blood cell (WBC) count is bellow 200 and the person has at least one opportunistic infection
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What is the normal T-cell/white blood cell (WBC) count?
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800 to 1200
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What are opportunistic infections?
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Infections or diseases that a person gets because of the body's weakened state (body gives disease the opportunity to enter)
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What are common opportunistic infections?
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1) Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)
2) Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia 3) Thrush (white stuff in the mouth) 4) AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC) |
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When does AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC) occur?
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In the last stage of AIDS
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What four bodily fluids can transmit HIV/AIDS?
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1) Semen
2) Blood 3) Vaginal Fluids 4) Breast Milk |
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What are three ways that HIV/AIDS can be transmitted?
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1) Sexual contact
2) Sharing Needles 3) Mother to Baby |
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What are three ways a mother can transfer the HIV virus to her baby?
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1) Breast feeding
2) Within the womb 3) Vaginal birth |
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What are the three tests for HIV?
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1) EIA
2) ELISA 3) Western blot |
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Which HIV test is the most common and the most effective?
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Western blot
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What is the first stage of HIV infection?
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The flulike stage where the person has flu-like symptoms like fevers and night sweats
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What is the second stage of HIV infection?
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The asymptomatic stage where the person has no symptoms. Can last from 6 months to 10 years or more
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What is the third stage of HIV infection?
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The symptomatic stage where symptoms such as swollen glands, weight loss, and yeast infections occur because of a severe drop in immune cells
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What is the fourth and final stage of HIV infection?
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AIDS occurs and opportunistic infections appear
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