Question 1

Based on Molly's sexual behaviour, she is probably most at risk for

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A)   developing chronic hepatitis.
B)   becoming infertile.
C)   having an ectopic pregnancy.
D)   developing cervical cancer.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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A)   is a member of the herpes virus family.
B)   disables the immune function of the CD4 T cells.
C)   attacks B cells.
D)   has been a source of human infection for over 200 years.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The highest rate of gonorrhea is found in which province?

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A)   Saskatchewan
B)   Manitoba
C)   New Brunswick
D)   Nova ScotiaE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

There is no cure for HIV infection, and medication has little effect altering the course of the disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which region has the greatest number of children and adults living with HIV?

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A)   North Africa/Middle East
B)   South/Southeast Asia
C)   Central and South America
D)   sub-Saharan AfricaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

All the following statements is TRUE regarding genital herpes, EXCEPT

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A)   It has a high fatality rate.
B)   The virus can be transmitted to a sex partner even if no lesions are present.
C)   Genital herpes is a major risk factor in the transmission of HIV worldwide.
D)   After infection, the virus lies dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate at any time.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Approximately how many people worldwide acquire an STI each day?

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A)   50,000
B)   250,000
C)   500,000
D)   1 millionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding hepatitis?

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A)   Hepatitis is diagnosed using blood tests.
B)   A vaccine is available for HBV.
C)   Hepatitis cannot be transmitted to an unborn child.
D)   Immunoglobulin can be used to minimize risk of infection after exposure to HBV.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Worldwide, HIV infection is spread primarily via which of the following?

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A)   injection drug use
B)   sex between men
C)   mother-to-child transmission
D)   heterosexual sexE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Typical symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include

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A)   lesions around the vagina.
B)   fever and chills.
C)   decreased appetite, nausea, and vomiting.
D)   greenish, foul-smelling vaginal discharge.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Full-blown AIDS is diagnosed if an HIV-positive person has a CD4 count less than 200.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most effective approach to avoiding STIs is

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A)   the use of condoms.
B)   the use of contraceptive foams.
C)   penicillin therapy.
D)   abstinence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A highly contagious parasitic STI is

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A)   Candida albicans.
B)   pubic lice.
C)   pediculosis.
D)   condyloma.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Pubic lice are difficult to transmit from person to person.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Inflammation of the liver is known as

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A)   hepatitis.
B)   jaundice.
C)   Treponema pallidum.
D)   epididymitis.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding STIs?

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A)   STIs are often silent diseases.
B)   STIs cannot be transmitted unless an infected person has symptoms.
C)   STIs are linked to infertility.
D)   STIs can cause birth defects.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

All the following are TRUE regarding syphilis in pregnant women, EXCEPT there is

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A)   no risk of infection for the infant if delivery is by Caesarean section.
B)   increased risk of premature labour and delivery.
C)   increased risk of stillbirth.
D)   increased risk of birth defects.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The use of lubricants containing nonoxynol-9 further reduces the risk of HIV transmission.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

20% of Canadians living with HIV are unaware of their infection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dementia, cardiovascular damage, blindness, and death are possible complications of

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A)   primary syphilis.
B)   pelvic inflammatory disease.
C)   chlamydia.
D)   tertiary syphilis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A highly contagious parasitic STI is

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The most effective approach to avoiding STIs is

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Which region has the greatest number of children and adults living with HIV?

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All the following are TRUE regarding syphilis in pregnant women, EXCEPT there is

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding STIs?

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All the following statements is TRUE regarding genital herpes, EXCEPT

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The highest rate of gonorrhea is found in which province?

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Full-blown AIDS is diagnosed if an HIV-positive person has a CD4 count less than 200.

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Worldwide, HIV infection is spread primarily via which of the following?

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Dementia, cardiovascular damage, blindness, and death are possible complications of

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Approximately how many people worldwide acquire an STI each day?

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There is no cure for HIV infection, and medication has little effect altering the course of the disease.

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding hepatitis?

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Based on Molly's sexual behaviour, she is probably most at risk for

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Inflammation of the liver is known as

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Typical symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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20% of Canadians living with HIV are unaware of their infection.

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Pubic lice are difficult to transmit from person to person.

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The use of lubricants containing nonoxynol-9 further reduces the risk of HIV transmission.

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