Chapter 14 Health/Wellness

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In the United States approximately ________ people are currently infected with HIV/AIDS.

1 million

Mild symptoms of illness occur ________ after HIV enters the body.

1-3 months

What percentage of AIDS cases in the United States result from sharing or using HIV-contaminated needles and syringes?

15 to 25%

Approximately ________% of new hepatitis B cases is transmitted via sexual contact.

50

If you live in the United States, you have a _____% chance of getting an STI by age 25.

50

________% of the sexually active population is over the age of 24.

75

The continent with the most reported cases of HIV/AIDS is

Africa

________ is the virus that causes AIDS.

HIV

Which virus is generally associated with cold sores?

HSV-1

Which of the following statements regarding HSV-2 is true?

HSV-2 can be transmitted to a newborn if the mother is infected

Which of the following statements regarding the use of condoms is true?

Most condom failure is due to inconsistent use

Which of the following statements is true regarding herpes?

Once established, it remains in the body for life

Which of the following statements regarding syphilis is true?

The steepest incline has been among young homosexual and bisexual men

An opportunistic infection is defined as

an infection that only affects individuals with compromised immunity

If detected early, chlamydia is treatable with

antibiotics

Medical treatment extends the ________ stage of HIV.

asymptomatic

Which means of HIV transmission occurred in some people primarily before 1985, at which time measures were taken to prevent it?

blood transfusion

The prodromal stage of herpes is characterized by ________ at the site of infection.

burning and tingling

Which STI is known as a yeast infection?

candidiasis

The greatest threat from HPV is

cervical cancer in females

A symptom of primary syphilis is a

chancre sore

The most common bacterial STI in the United States is

chlamydia

Untreated ________ can lead to PID (pelvic inflammatory disease).

chlamydia

If gonorrhea is transmitted from an infected mother to her newborn baby, it can cause ________ in the newborn.

eye infection

Which of the following would help motivate someone to use condoms consistently?

fear of pregnancy

When CD4 levels fall below 200 per cubic ml of blood, a person is considered to have

full-blown AIDS

HPV (human papillomavirus) causes

genital warts

Which of the following is an example of a viral infection?

genital warts

The greatest threat from herpes is that

it can be transmitted to a newborn

The final stage of syphilis is

late-stage

Over time, hepatitis B can lead to

liver cancer

Which factor is the reason why teens and young adults are more likely to contract an STI than older adults?

more likely to have multiple partners

The primary stage of HIV infection is characterized by

night sweats

Most people with chlamydia have

no symptoms

HSV-1 can be transmitted to the genitals by

oral sex

Which of the following can make condoms lose up to 90% of their strength?

petroleum jelly

Which of the following offers the most effective protection against STIs?

plain latex condoms

The HPV vaccine works to

prevent cervical cancer

The stage of HIV in which CD4 cells are destroyed is called the ________ stage.

primary

"Crabs" is another name for

pubic lice

The most common way that hepatitis B is transmitted is via

sexual contact

Unprotected sex is best defined as

sexual intercourse without the use of a condom or other method of STI protection

Once a person contracts herpes, ________ can trigger subsequent outbreaks.

stress

Which STI can cause blindness, nervous system damage, paralysis, and dementia?

syphilis

HSV-1 can produce sores in or around

the mouth, penis, and vulva

Small genital warts can usually be treated with

topical drugs

Several days after engaging in unprotected sex, John began to experience painful urination and a foamy yellow discharge. His symptoms suggest that he contracted

trichomoniasis

Which of the following is a high-risk behavior for contracting HIV?

unprotected anal intercourse

Infections of the urethra or bladder caused by microorganisms are known as

urinary tract infections

An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is a(n) ________ infection spread through intimate contact.

viral or bacterial


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