Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Sex - ANSWERSOne of four primary drives (thirst, hunger, avoidance of pain)
Sexual acts - ANSWERSBehaviors that include genitalia and erogenous zones
Sexual identity - ANSWERSBiological sexual characteristics of male or female
Gender identity - ANSWERSPerception of one's gender as masculine or feminine
Sexual orientation - ANSWERSHow one views self in terms of emotionally, romantically, sexually, or
affectionately attracted to an individual of a particular gender
Sexual behavior - ANSWERSHow one responds to sexual impulses
HSV 1 - ANSWERScold sores
HSV 2 - ANSWERSgenital herpes
HSV highest risk group - ANSWERS15-34
Herpes simplex virus is - ANSWERSa viral infection
HSV symptoms - ANSWERSPink bumps
fluid filled sores
Swollen glands
muscle aches
, burning urination
mild or unusual vag discharge
pain during sex
cold sores
clinical course more severe in woman than men
Herpes infection via birth canal can lead to - ANSWERSHerpes encephalitis
Herpes encephalitis sx - ANSWERSo Bleeding easily
o Breathing difficulties such as rapid breathing and short periods without breathing, which can lead to
nostril flaring, grunting, or blue appearance
o Yellow skin and whites of the eyes
o Weakness o Low body temperature (hypothermia)
o Poor feeding
o Seizures, shock, or coma
Herpes encephalitis - ANSWERSVirus spreads to the brain
Treated with acyclovir
Effects of fetus (Herpes) - ANSWERSo Infection via Intrauterine Environment
o Eye disease, such as inflammation of the retina (chorioretinitis)
o Severe brain damage
o Skin sores (lesions)
Birth implications of herpes - ANSWERS§ If NO active lesions at time of labor, may deliver vaginally
§ If UNSURE about presence of active lesions at time of labor, C/S
§ If water breaks and active lesions are present, baby must be delivered by C/S within 4 hours.
Herpes treatment - ANSWERS• Acyclovir, Famciclovir, & Valacyclovir