The New ABCs of STDs: A Quiz

The CDC’s recently updated guidelines for treating and preventing sexually transmitted disease (STD) offer clinical guidance on a host of ongoing and emerging issues. Do you know what has changed in the recommendations? Do you know how the changes will affect your practice?

Take this brief test on the updated CDC guidelines to give yourself a refresher course in STD management and stay current with the latest practices.

Note: If you would like more information on any of the questions, a link to the original article, “2015 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines,” is provided on the last page of the quiz.

Question 1:

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The correct answer is D. Monotherapy with azithromycin 2 g orally is a recommended alternative treatment. (Monotherapy is no longer recommended.)

Question 2:

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The correct answer is B. Transgender women

Question 3:

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The correct answer is A. Podophyllin resin

Question 4.

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The correct answer is C. Urethritis/azithromycin

Question 5.

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The correct answer is A. True (Trichomoniasis affects an estimated 3.7 million persons.)

Question 6.

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The correct answer is D. Nucleic acid amplification test

Question 7.

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The correct answer is B. At least yearly in those at high risk for infection

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The correct answer is A. 9 years of age

For more information on all questions and answers, please visit  “2015 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines.”