Syphilis Multiple Choice Questions And Answers
What is the causative agent of syphilis?
a. Escherichia coli
b. Treponema pallidum
c. Streptococcus pneumoniae
d. Staphylococcus aureus
Answer: b. Treponema pallidum
How is syphilis transmitted?
a. Airborne droplets
b. Skin contact
c. Sexual contact
d. Water-borne
Answer: c. Sexual contact
What are the symptoms of syphilis in its primary stage?
a. Skin rashes
b. Sore throat
c. Painful urination
d. Painless ulcer (chancre)
Answer: d. Painless ulcer (chancre)
What is the name for the secondary stage of syphilis?
a. Congenital syphilis
b. Latent syphilis
c. Secondary syphilis
d. Tertiary syphilis
Answer: c. Secondary syphilis
How is syphilis treated?
a. Antibiotics
b. Vaccination
c. Surgery
d. Radiation therapy
Answer: a. Antibiotics
What is the most common symptom of tertiary syphilis?
a. Skin rashes
b. Muscle weakness
c. Blindness
d. Neurosyphilis
Answer: d. Neurosyphilis
Can syphilis be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Only if the mother is infected with HIV
d. Only if the mother has tertiary syphilis
Answer: a. Yes
Which of the following is not a symptom of secondary syphilis?
a. Skin rashes
b. Sore throat
c. Joint pain
d. Nausea
Answer: d. Nausea
Can syphilis be cured completely with proper treatment?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Only in its early stages
d. Only with a combination of antibiotics and vaccines
Answer: a. Yes
Can a person get infected with syphilis more than once?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Only if the person's immunity is low
d. Only if the person was not fully treated the first time
Answer: a. Yes
Syphilis is primarily transmitted through:
a) Unprotected sexual contact
b) Sharing contaminated needles
c) Vertical transmission from mother to child during pregnancy
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
The causative agent of syphilis is:
a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungus
d) Parasite
Answer: a) Bacteria
Which stage of syphilis is highly infectious and characterized by the presence of a painless sore called a chancre?
a) Primary syphilis
b) Secondary syphilis
c) Latent syphilis
d) Tertiary syphilis
Answer: a) Primary syphilis
The secondary stage of syphilis is characterized by:
a) The development of skin rashes and lesions
b) Flu-like symptoms such as fever and fatigue
c) Swollen lymph nodes
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Neurosyphilis refers to the involvement of the nervous system in syphilis infection. Which stage of syphilis is most commonly associated with neurosyphilis?
a) Primary syphilis
b) Secondary syphilis
c) Latent syphilis
d) Tertiary syphilis
Answer: d) Tertiary syphilis
Congenital syphilis is transmitted from a mother to her child during pregnancy. Which of the following can occur in a baby born with congenital syphilis?
a) Deformities of the bones and teeth
b) Neurological abnormalities
c) Skin rashes and lesions
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Syphilis can be diagnosed by:
a) Blood tests to detect antibodies against the bacterium
b) Direct examination of tissue samples
c) Darkfield microscopy to visualize the bacteria
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
The primary treatment for syphilis is:
a) Penicillin
b) Doxycycline
c) Ciprofloxacin
d) Acyclovir
Answer: a) Penicillin
Untreated syphilis can progress to the tertiary stage, which may result in:
a) Cardiovascular complications
b) Neurological disorders
c) Damage to internal organs
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which of the following populations is at an increased risk of syphilis infection?
a) Men who have sex with men
b) Sex workers
c) People who engage in unprotected sexual intercourse
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Scenario Based MCQs On Syphilis
Here are some multiple-choice questions based on scenarios related to syphilis diagnosis, complications, and treatment:
Scenario 1:
A sexually active individual presents with a painless sore on their genitals. What test should be performed to diagnose syphilis?
A) Urine test
B) Blood test
C) Swab test
D) Saliva test
Scenario 2:
A person was diagnosed with syphilis and treated with penicillin, but they continue to experience symptoms. What could be the reason for this?
A) The person was re-infected with syphilis
B) The person has developed antibiotic resistance
C) The person was not properly treated
D) The person has developed complications from syphilis
Scenario 3:
A pregnant woman is diagnosed with syphilis. What is the recommended treatment to prevent transmission to the fetus?
A) Penicillin G
B) Doxycycline
C) Azithromycin
D) Ceftriaxone
Scenario 4:
A person with untreated syphilis begins to experience neurological symptoms such as headaches and difficulty with balance. What stage of syphilis is this person likely in?
A) Primary syphilis
B) Secondary syphilis
C) Early latent syphilis
D) Late latent syphilis
Scenario 5:
A person who was previously treated for syphilis is experiencing symptoms again. What type of test should be performed to confirm a new infection?
A) Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test
B) Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test
C) Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test
D) Darkfield microscopy
Answers:
C) Swab test
A) The person was re-infected with syphilis
A) Penicillin G
D) Late latent syphilis
C) Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test.
Syphilis MCQs With Answers
John, a sexually active 25-year-old man, has noticed a painless sore on his penis for the past few days. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?
a) Chlamydia
b) Gonorrhea
c) Syphilis
d) Herpes
Answer: c) Syphilis
Sarah, a 30-year-old woman, is pregnant and has just been diagnosed with syphilis. What is the recommended treatment for her?
a) Azithromycin
b) Ceftriaxone
c) Doxycycline
d) Penicillin
Answer: d) Penicillin
Tom, a 40-year-old man, has been experiencing fatigue, joint pain, and a rash on his hands and feet for the past few weeks. He has also noticed a painless ulcer on his penis that has since healed. What stage of syphilis is he most likely in?
a) Primary syphilis
b) Secondary syphilis
c) Latent syphilis
d) Tertiary syphilis
Answer: b) Secondary syphilis
Emily, a 35-year-old woman, has tested positive for syphilis. Her partner, who is asymptomatic, has also been tested and has tested negative. What is the recommended course of action for her partner?
a) No treatment is necessary
b) Test again in 3 months
c) Treat empirically for syphilis
d) Treat empirically for chlamydia and gonorrhea
Answer: c) Treat empirically for syphilis
Michael, a 50-year-old man, has been diagnosed with neurosyphilis. What is the recommended treatment for this stage of syphilis?
a) Azithromycin
b) Ceftriaxone
c) Doxycycline
d) Penicillin
Answer: d) Penicillin
A 35-year-old man presents to the clinic with a painless ulcer on his penis. A dark-field microscopy examination confirms a diagnosis of syphilis. What is the most appropriate initial management for this patient?
a) Prescribe a single dose of azithromycin
b) Prescribe a single dose of penicillin G benzathine
c) Prescribe doxycycline for 14 days
d) Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation
Answer: b) Prescribe a single dose of penicillin G benzathine
A 28-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a rash on her palms and soles, headache, and fever. She reports having had unprotected sex with a new partner about 2 weeks ago. Serologic testing confirms a diagnosis of early syphilis. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
a) Prescribe a single dose of azithromycin
b) Prescribe a single dose of penicillin G benzathine
c) Prescribe doxycycline for 14 days
d) Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation
Answer: b) Prescribe a single dose of penicillin G benzathine
A 45-year-old man with a history of syphilis presents to the clinic with neurologic symptoms. He reports having completed treatment for syphilis about 5 years ago. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
a) Repeat serologic testing for syphilis
b) Prescribe a single dose of azithromycin
c) Prescribe a single dose of penicillin G benzathine
d) Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation
Answer: d) Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation
A 32-year-old pregnant woman presents to the clinic with a positive serologic test for syphilis. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
a) Prescribe a single dose of azithromycin
b) Prescribe a single dose of penicillin G benzathine
c) Prescribe doxycycline for 14 days
d) Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation
Answer: b) Prescribe a single dose of penicillin G benzathine
A 50-year-old man with a history of syphilis presents to the clinic with a positive serologic test for syphilis. He reports having completed treatment for syphilis about 10 years ago. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
a) Repeat serologic testing for syphilis
b) Prescribe a single dose of azithromycin
c) Prescribe a single dose of penicillin G benzathine
d) Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation
Answer: a) Repeat serologic testing for syphilis
A 25-year-old male presents with a painless ulcer on his genitals. He reports that the ulcer appeared about 3 weeks ago. There is no associated lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Chancroid
B) Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection
C) Syphilis
D) Granuloma inguinale
Answer: C) Syphilis
A pregnant woman in her third trimester presents with a rash on her palms and soles, as well as generalized lymphadenopathy. She denies any previous history of skin lesions or rash. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Secondary syphilis
B) Tertiary syphilis
C) Congenital syphilis
D) Latent syphilis
Answer: A) Secondary syphilis
A 40-year-old male presents with neurologic symptoms such as personality changes, difficulty coordinating movements, and impaired concentration. He also reports a history of untreated syphilis infection. What is the most likely stage of syphilis?
A) Primary syphilis
B) Secondary syphilis
C) Latent syphilis
D) Tertiary syphilis
Answer: D) Tertiary syphilis
A sexually active 30-year-old male presents with a painless genital ulcer and enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. A dark-field microscopy examination of the lesion reveals spirochetes. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
A) Ceftriaxone
B) Doxycycline
C) Benzathine penicillin G
D) Azithromycin
Answer: C) Benzathine penicillin G
A newborn presents with a persistent rhinitis, rash, and hepatosplenomegaly. A physical examination reveals saddle nose deformity and Hutchinson teeth. The mother was previously diagnosed and treated for syphilis during pregnancy. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Congenital syphilis
B) Neonatal HSV infection
C) Congenital rubella syndrome
D) Toxoplasmosis
Answer: A) Congenital syphilis
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