Questão 1
Questão
Sexually transmitted diseases can generally also be transmitted via inanimate objects.
Questão 2
Questão
The normal vaginal pH is between [blank_start]4-4.5[blank_end]
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4-4.5
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8-8.5
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6.5-7.5
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13-13.5
Questão 3
Questão
Which of the three following organisms are commensal bacteria in the vagina?
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Group B Streptococcus
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Group C Streptococcus
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Strep Viridans
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Staph Aureus
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Candida
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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
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Haemophilus Influenzae
Questão 4
Questão
The most common type off Candida is called Candida [blank_start]Albicans[blank_end]
Questão 5
Questão
Candida Albicans is [blank_start]more[blank_end] responsive to treatment than non-candida albicans
Questão 6
Questão
[blank_start]Non-Candida Albicans[blank_end] is rare and usually found in immunosuppressed people
Responda
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Non-Candida Albicans
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Candida Albicans
Questão 7
Questão
Poorly controlled [blank_start]diabetes[blank_end] is a significant risk factor for symptomatic candida albicans infection.
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diabetes
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hypertension
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renal impairment
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hyperthyroidism
Questão 8
Questão
Candida Albicans [blank_start]is not[blank_end] typically spread via sexual contact; it [blank_start]is not[blank_end] an STI
Questão 9
Questão
An uncomplicated Candida Albicans infection should be treated with an antifungal called [blank_start]Clotrimazole[blank_end] in the form of a cream to be applied internally.
Questão 10
Questão
Which type of anaerobic gram positive bacteria, rife in the vagina, utilise glycogen in order to produce lactic acid thus protecting against the growth of infective organisms in the vagina?
[blank_start]Lactobacillus[blank_end] bacteria
Questão 11
Questão
[blank_start]Bacterial vaginosis[blank_end] is a disease of the vagina caused by excessive growth of its commensal bacteria.
Questão 12
Questão
Bacterial Vaginosis is not considered an STI however is more frequently found in women who are sexually active.
Questão 13
Questão
What is the most common bacterial STI in the UK?
Responda
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Chlamydia Trachomatis
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Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
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Bacterial Vaginosis
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Genital Herpes
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Syphilis
Questão 14
Questão
If a doctor suspected a vaginal infection due to 'a positive whiff test', which infection is most likely present?
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Bacterial Vaginosis
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Chlamydia Trachomatis
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Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
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Syphilis
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Genital Herpes
Questão 15
Questão
Presentations of Vaginal Infections:
[blank_start]Bacterial Vaginosis[blank_end] = White creamy discharge often giving off a potent 'fishy' smell
[blank_start]Chlamydia Trachomatis[blank_end] = Usually asymptomatic
[blank_start]Neisseria Gonorrhoea[blank_end] = Thin, purulent, yellowish discharge
[blank_start]Syphilis[blank_end] = Present with a painless ulcer known as a chancre
Responda
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Syphilis
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Neisseria Gonorrhoea
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Chlamydia Trachomatis
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Bacterial Vaginosis
Questão 16
Questão
In the whiff test for bacterial vaginosis, 10% solution of which chemical is added to increase the potency of the smell?
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Potassium Chloride
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Potassium Hydroxide
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Potassium Sulphate
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Potassium Iodide
Questão 17
Questão
Bacterial Vaginosis is mainly associated with which pathogen?
Questão 18
Questão
As Bacterial Vaginosis is a anaerobic infection, it is usually treated using which drug?
[blank_start]Metronidazole[blank_end]
Questão 19
Questão
Chlamydia has 3 serological groupings:
Serovars A-C = [blank_start]Trachoma (non-STI eye infection)[blank_end]
Serovars D-K = [blank_start]Genital Infection[blank_end]
Serovars L1-L3 = [blank_start]Lymphogranuloma Venereum[blank_end]
Questão 20
Questão
The treatment plan for Chlamydia infections is 100mg [blank_start]Doxycycline[blank_end] twice daily for [blank_start]7[blank_end] days
Questão 21
Questão
Upon gram staining, chlamydia is typically found to be gram positive.
Questão 22
Questão
Testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea is done using the same clinical testing. Which 2 of the following investigative modalities are most commonly utilised for these infections?
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Combined Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs)
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Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing (PCR)
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Bacterial Culture testing
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Blood testing
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Viral Antigen Detection testing (VAD)
Questão 23
Questão
Males being tested for chlamydia & gonorrhoea have their [blank_start]first-pass urine[blank_end] tested.
Females being tested for chlamydia & gonorrhoea will have [blank_start]a vulvo-vaginal swab[blank_end] taken.
Questão 24
Questão
Intensely itchy white vaginal discharge tends to be indicative of ...
Responda
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Bacterial Vaginosis
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Candida Albicans Infection
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Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection
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Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection
Questão 25
Questão
Neisseria Gonorrhoea is a gram [blank_start]negative[blank_end] [blank_start]intracellular[blank_end] diplococcus
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negative
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positive
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intracellular
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extracellular
Questão 26
Questão
Chlamydia Trachomatis infection is much more common than Neisseria Gonorrhoeae infection.
Questão 27
Questão
Neisseria Gonorrhoea infection of the pharynx is common is women and MSM and is almost always asymptomatic.
Questão 28
Questão
All patients with Gonorrhoea infection are now treated in secondary care due to the high incidence of antibiotic resistance. They are treated with [blank_start]intramuscular[blank_end] [blank_start]Ceftriaxone[blank_end]
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intramuscular
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intravenous
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oral
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subcutaneous
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Ceftriaxone
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Azithromycin
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Ciprofloxacin
Questão 29
Questão
Infection of the prostate (prostatitis) can occur in women and MSM. This typically presents with the same symptoms as a UTI. This is is typically treated by a four week course of the drug [blank_start]Ciprofloxacin[blank_end]
Responda
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Ciprofloxacin
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Ceftriaxone
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Trimethoprim
Questão 30
Questão
In terms of Syphilis, when the chancre heals this means that the syphilis has cleared and there is no longer an infection present.
Questão 31
Questão
Tenesmus (and bloody diarrhoea) alongside symptoms of an STI is typically indicative of ...
Questão 32
Questão
Serological tests for Syphilis:
[blank_start]Specific tests[blank_end] = Positive for syphilis infection, however not useful in monitoring therapy
[blank_start]Non-specific tests[blank_end] = Indicate tissue inflammation, useful for monitoring response to therapy. Usually become negative following syphilis treatment
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Non-specific tests
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Specific tests
Questão 33
Questão
Serological tests for Syphilis:
Specific Tests = [blank_start]E.g. TPPA & TPHA[blank_end]
Non-Specific Tests = [blank_start]E.g. RPR & VDRL[blank_end]
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E.g. TPPA & TPHA
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E.g. RPR & VDRL
Questão 34
Questão
[blank_start]IgM & IgG ELISA[blank_end] testing is used as the screening test for syphilis and provides a good indicator of early disease.
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IgM & IgG ELISA
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TPPA
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TPHA
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TPPA & TPHA
Questão 35
Questão
Of the two immunoglobulins in the ELISA syphilis test, [blank_start]IgM[blank_end] is the good indicator for early disease
Questão 36
Questão
Syphilis infection is typically treated by [blank_start]Penicillin G[blank_end]
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Penicillin G
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Penicillin D
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Penicillin V
Questão 37
Questão
Genital Herpes tends to be caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type [blank_start]2[blank_end]
Questão 38
Questão
A person presenting with shallow ulcers around the vagina which are excruciatingly sore are likely to have which of the following conditions?
Questão 39
Questão
The best investigative test for genital herpes is [blank_start]viral PCR[blank_end]
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viral PCR
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viral culture
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NAAT testing
Questão 40
Questão
Pubic lice cause the pubic hair on the mons pubis to become intensely itchy. It is typically treated with [blank_start]Malathion[blank_end] lotion