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38 Cards in this Set
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chancre
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red, ulcerated area of the body
first sign of syphillis occurs 2-3 weeks after infection |
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condylomata acuminatum
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warts in genital region caused by HPV
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condylomatous
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wart like
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cytotoxic
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destructive to cells
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electrocautery
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laser
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vulvovaginitis
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inflammation of the vulva & vagina
can be asymptomatic or involve redness, itching, burning, pain, swelling of the vagina and labia, and discharge can be caused by a variety of STDs |
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urethritis
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inflammation of the urethra
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mucopurulent cervicitis (MPC)
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inflammation of the cervix
can produce a mucopurulent yellow exudate on the cervix or may be asymptomatic |
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conjunctivitis
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inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
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puerperal
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childbirth
-or- concerning period of 42 days after childbirth |
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endometritis
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inflammation of the lining of the uterus
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salpingitis
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inflammation of the fallopian tubes
often caused by infection spreading upwards from vagina, cervix or uterus |
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proctitis
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inflammation of the anus & rectum
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ophthalmia neonatorum
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conjunctivitis of the newborn
affects newborns of mothers who have gonorrhea |
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hepatosplenomegaly
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enlargement of liver & spleen
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gummas
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tumors occuring in the tertiary stage of syphilis
rubbery consistency that can break down & ulcerate can lead to mental/physical disability or early death |
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lymphadenopathy
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any infection of lymph glands
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serological
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study of substances present in blood serum
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vesicular
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pertaining to vesicles (small blisters)
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verrucous
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wartlike (w/raised portions)
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electrocoagulated
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sealed blood vessels using heat or a laser
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perinatal
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concerning time after 28th week of pregnancy & ending 28 days after birth
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epidemiological
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pertaining to the study of health issues
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Medication may be put in newborns' eyes to protect them against which of the following disorders?
a. Hepatosplenomegaly b. Neonatal pneumonia c. Ophthalmia neonatorum d. Becoming a chronic carrier of HBV |
c. Ophthalmia neonatorum
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Which of the following pathogens causes syphilis?
a. Treponema pallidum b. Chlamydia trachomatis c. Human papillomavirus d. HIV |
a. Treponema pallidum
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Which of the following has been linked to cancerous changes in cervical cells?
a. Syphilis b. Gonorrhea c. Chlamydia d. Human papillomavirus |
d. Human papillomavirus
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Which is the most accurate term to use when teaching patients about STD prevention?
a. Safe sex strategies b. Safer sex strategies c. Risk elimination strategies |
b. Safer sex strategies
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Lisa comes into the clinic where you work and is diagnosed with an STD. she says, "How could I have an STD? I only have sex with my boyfriend. I don't sleep around!" Which of the following responses is best?
a. "You are right, that should have kept you safe. There just are no guarantees." b. "If your boyfiend is not infected, then obviously you have had sex with someone else." c. "Your boyfriend could be infected from his past sexual encounters. He should be tested." d. "Even lifelong monogamy cannot prevent many STDs." |
c. "Your boyfriend could be infected from his past sexual encounters. He should be tested."
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What is the worst possible outcome of an STD?
a. Pain b. Death c. Scarring d. Infertility |
b. Death
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The most common STD in the United States is _____.
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chlamydia
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Antibiotics ending in 1_____ and 2_____ are generally given to treat chlamydia in adults.
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1) -cycline
2) -mycin |
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Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test, the rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test, and the automated reagin test (ART) are all used to diagnose _____.
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syphilis
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Signs and symptoms of herpes infection include . . .
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- "fever blisters"
- vesicles that rupture & leave ulcers - urethritis - cystitis - vaginal discharge - sacral radiculopathy |
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The most common sexually transmitted viral disease is _____ _____.
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congylomata acuminatum (genital warts)
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HPV can be passed on from a pregnant woman to her fetus, resulting in the growth of genital warts on the baby.
TRUE or FALSE |
TRUE
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Which STD is diagnosed by applying dilute acetic acid (vinegar) to the skin of the genital area, vagina, cervix, and anus and then closely examining with a colposcope the areas that turn a lighter color?
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Genital warts
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Signs and symptoms of hepatitis B virus (HBV) include . . .
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- loss of appetite
- rashes - malaise - muscle/joint pain - headaches - nausea/vomiting - jaundice - enlargement of spleen and liver |
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The scientific name for the STD parasite known as "crabs" is _____ _____.
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Phthirus pubis
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