STIs: ABFM practice questions

15 board-style questions on stis in the PulseMD family medicine question bank — physician-reviewed, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.

Sample question 1

A 23-year-old woman presents at 10 weeks gestation for her first prenatal visit. She has no known risk factors for STIs and has been in a monogamous relationship for 3 years. Her prior pregnancies were uncomplicated. Which STI screening tests are recommended at this initial prenatal visit?

1. HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
2. Chlamydia and gonorrhea only since she is under 25
3. HIV only, with syphilis screening deferred to third trimester
4. HIV and syphilis only if she has risk factors

Sample question 2

A 23-year-old sexually active woman presents for a routine visit. She uses oral contraceptive pills and has had two sexual partners in the past year. She is asymptomatic with a normal pelvic exam. She has never been tested for sexually transmitted infections. According to USPSTF guidelines, which STI screening should be performed?

1. No screening needed since she is asymptomatic
2. Chlamydia screening only; gonorrhea screening is not recommended at her age
3. Full STI panel including syphilis, herpes, and trichomoniasis
4. Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening via nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)

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