Question 1

Vertical transmission of HIV refers to which type of transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  male-to-female
B)  female-to-male
C)  mother-to-child
D)  blood donor-to-blood recipientE) B) and C)
F) A) and C) C

Question 2

The vast majority of cases of AIDS have occurred in developing countries.What is the primary means of transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexual
B)  homosexual
C)  mother-to-child
D)  blood donor-to-blood recipientE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

What is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  using condoms
B)  practicing sexual abstinence
C)  limiting the number of sexual partners
D)  refraining from sexual activity until all medication is takenE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which infection is most often seen in HIV patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumocystis pneumonia
B)  Kaposi's sarcoma
C)  tuberculosis
D)  syphilisE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which is the best definition for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  an infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the oviducts and pelvic cavity
B)  a sexually transmitted disease caused by a corkscrew-shaped bacterium
C)  a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes
D)  a common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister like soresE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which test shows how fast HIV from a patient's blood sample can reproduce itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  ELISA test
B)  Western blot test
C)  rapid HIV test
D)  HIV Replication CapacityE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Unborn children can contract syphilis through the placenta from an infected mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most people with chlamydia have no symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is a common complication of gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis
B)  genital herpes
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease (PI
D)  
D)  human papillomavirusE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which statement about the transmission of HIV is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of genital blisters does not increase the risk of HIV transmission.
B)  During vaginal intercourse,male-to-female transmission is more likely.
C)  HIV is not transmitted from blades used in acupuncture or tattooing.
D)  The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has increaseD.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which STI is linked to cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis
B)  trichomoniasis
C)  human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
D)  pelvic inflammatory diseaseE) All of the above
F) A) and C) C

Question 12

HIV can live on toilet seats and eating utensils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is the best definition of a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatal,incurable sexually transmitted viral disease that causes a rash on the skin
B)  sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus and characterized by the appearance of warty growths
C)  sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes
D)  common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister like soresE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the leading cause of which problem in young women?

Accepted Answer

A)  infertility
B)  jaundice
C)  recurrent blister-like sores
D)  cervical cancerE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Previous infection with a bacterial STI confers immunity,so once a person has chlamydia or gonorrhea,she or he cannot be re-infected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which type of antiviral drug is used for the treatment of HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  protective inhibitors
B)  inverse transcriptases
C)  anti-inflammatory drugs
D)  entry inhibitorsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which lifestyle factor supports immune function?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of sleep
B)  worrying
C)  vigorous exercise
D)  good nutritionE) B) and D)
F) A) and D) D

Question 18

The virus HSV 2 is responsible for which sexually transmitted disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS
B)  genital herpes
C)  hepatitis B
D)  syphilisE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

For herpes to be transmitted,active sores must be present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are most affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

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Vertical transmission of HIV refers to which type of transmission?

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The vast majority of cases of AIDS have occurred in developing countries.What is the primary means of transmission?

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What is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of HIV?

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Which infection is most often seen in HIV patients?

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Which is the best definition for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) ?

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Which test shows how fast HIV from a patient's blood sample can reproduce itself?

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Unborn children can contract syphilis through the placenta from an infected mother.

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Most people with chlamydia have no symptoms.

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Which is a common complication of gonorrhea and chlamydia?

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Which statement about the transmission of HIV is true?

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Which STI is linked to cervical cancer?

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HIV can live on toilet seats and eating utensils.

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Which is the best definition of a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the leading cause of which problem in young women?

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Previous infection with a bacterial STI confers immunity,so once a person has chlamydia or gonorrhea,she or he cannot be re-infected.

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Which type of antiviral drug is used for the treatment of HIV?

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The virus HSV 2 is responsible for which sexually transmitted disease?

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For herpes to be transmitted,active sores must be present.

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Describe the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are most affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

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