Question 1

The most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age is

Accepted Answer

A) trichomoniasis. 
B) bacterial vaginosis. 
C) gonorrhea. 
D) chlamydia. 
A) trichomoniasis. 
B) bacterial vaginosis. 
C) gonorrhea. 
D) chlamydia.

Question 2

Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases.Identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.

Accepted Answer

Emerging infectious diseases are disease

Question 3

Treatments for genital HPV infection (warts)include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cryosurgery. 
B) electrocautery. 
C) antibiotics. 
D) laser surgery. 
A) cryosurgery. 
B) electrocautery. 
C) antibiotics. 
D) laser surgery.

Question 4

Whooping cough is a respiratory illness cause by the bacterium

Accepted Answer

A) Escherichia coli. 
B) staphylococcus. 
C) Bordetella pertussis. 
D) streptococcus. 
A) Escherichia coli. 
B) staphylococcus. 
C) Bordetella pertussis. 
D) streptococcus.

Question 5

HIV lives only within cells and body fluids,not outside the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lisa had a risky sexual encounter (sexual intercourse without a condom)while intoxicated.Even though she has no symptoms,she is worried that she may have contracted an STI.What can Lisa do to reduce her risk of serious complications from STIs? What types of tests and treatments might be helpful for her?

Accepted Answer

Lisa should seek medical attention as so

Question 7

West Nile virus and hantavirus infections primarily involve transmission by vectors rather than person-to-person spread.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the transmission of HIV is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) During vaginal intercourse,female-to-male transmission is more likely than male-to-female transmission. 
B) The presence of blisters or sores in the genital area increases the risk of HIV transmission. 
C) HIV can be transmitted from needles used to inject drugs in more than one user. 
D) The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has decreased dramatically because of testing of the blood supply. 
A) During vaginal intercourse,female-to-male transmission is more likely than male-to-female transmission. 
B) The presence of blisters or sores in the genital area increases the risk of HIV transmission. 
C) HIV can be transmitted from needles used to inject drugs in more than one user. 
D) The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has decreased dramatically because of testing of the blood supply.

Question 9

Drug-resistant strains of HIV are developing rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Infants with chlamydia infection

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A) acquire the infection through contact with the bacterium in the birth canal during delivery. 
B) are born with congenital deformities. 
C) acquire the infection during the second trimester of pregnancy. 
D) are at risk for brain damage. 
A) acquire the infection through contact with the bacterium in the birth canal during delivery. 
B) are born with congenital deformities. 
C) acquire the infection during the second trimester of pregnancy. 
D) are at risk for brain damage.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) It usually affects the digestive tract. 
B) It responds to a long course of antibiotic treatment. 
C) Most people infected with tuberculosis have latent infections. 
D) It is typically transmitted via the respiratory route. 
A) It usually affects the digestive tract. 
B) It responds to a long course of antibiotic treatment. 
C) Most people infected with tuberculosis have latent infections. 
D) It is typically transmitted via the respiratory route.

Question 12

Meningitis is an infection of the

Accepted Answer

A) membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. 
B) bone marrow and lymphatic tissue. 
C) alveoli in the lungs. 
D) lining of the gastrointestinal tract. 
A) membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. 
B) bone marrow and lymphatic tissue. 
C) alveoli in the lungs. 
D) lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 13

Chemicals responsible for the dilation and increased permeability of blood vessels in the inflammatory response are called

Accepted Answer

A) histamines. 
B) antigens. 
C) antibodies. 
D) lymphocytes. 
A) histamines. 
B) antigens. 
C) antibodies. 
D) lymphocytes.

Question 14

A vaccine is available for a common cause of pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements about the use of the HPV vaccine is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It causes serious side effects. 
B) The CDC recommends the vaccine for girls between the ages of 11 and 12. 
C) It does not prevent most of the strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer. 
D) It is expensive. 
A) It causes serious side effects. 
B) The CDC recommends the vaccine for girls between the ages of 11 and 12. 
C) It does not prevent most of the strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer. 
D) It is expensive.

Question 16

Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection,and the tests for determining the status of an infection in HIV-positive people.Who should be tested for HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

There are several types of tests availab

Question 17

All diagnosed cases of AIDS must be reported to public health authorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the antibody-mediated immune response is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Antibodies work against bacteria and viruses that reproduce inside body cells. 
B) T cells carry it out without antigen detection. 
C) Antibodies activate helper T cells and produce killer T cells. 
D) Antibodies dissolved in body fluids bind to antigens and trigger responses to them. 
A) Antibodies work against bacteria and viruses that reproduce inside body cells. 
B) T cells carry it out without antigen detection. 
C) Antibodies activate helper T cells and produce killer T cells. 
D) Antibodies dissolved in body fluids bind to antigens and trigger responses to them.

Question 19

Antibodies have complementary surface markers that work with ______ like a lock and key.

Accepted Answer

A) histamines 
B) antigens 
C) T cells 
D) cytokines 
A) histamines 
B) antigens 
C) T cells 
D) cytokines

Question 20

The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) toilet seats. 
B) toothbrushes. 
C) eating utensils. 
D) razor blades. 
A) toilet seats. 
B) toothbrushes. 
C) eating utensils. 
D) razor blades.

The most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age is

Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases.Identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.

Treatments for genital HPV infection (warts)include all of the following EXCEPT

Whooping cough is a respiratory illness cause by the bacterium

HIV lives only within cells and body fluids,not outside the body.

West Nile virus and hantavirus infections primarily involve transmission by vectors rather than person-to-person spread.

Which of the following statements about the transmission of HIV is FALSE?

Drug-resistant strains of HIV are developing rapidly.

Infants with chlamydia infection

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

Meningitis is an infection of the

Chemicals responsible for the dilation and increased permeability of blood vessels in the inflammatory response are called

A vaccine is available for a common cause of pneumonia.

Which of the following statements about the use of the HPV vaccine is TRUE?

Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection,and the tests for determining the status of an infection in HIV-positive people.Who should be tested for HIV infection?

All diagnosed cases of AIDS must be reported to public health authorities.

Which of the following statements about the antibody-mediated immune response is correct?

Antibodies have complementary surface markers that work with ______ like a lock and key.

The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via all of the following EXCEPT

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The most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age is

Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases.Identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.

Treatments for genital HPV infection (warts)include all of the following EXCEPT

Whooping cough is a respiratory illness cause by the bacterium

HIV lives only within cells and body fluids,not outside the body.

West Nile virus and hantavirus infections primarily involve transmission by vectors rather than person-to-person spread.

Which of the following statements about the transmission of HIV is FALSE?

Drug-resistant strains of HIV are developing rapidly.

Infants with chlamydia infection

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

Meningitis is an infection of the

Chemicals responsible for the dilation and increased permeability of blood vessels in the inflammatory response are called

A vaccine is available for a common cause of pneumonia.

Which of the following statements about the use of the HPV vaccine is TRUE?

Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection,and the tests for determining the status of an infection in HIV-positive people.Who should be tested for HIV infection?

All diagnosed cases of AIDS must be reported to public health authorities.

Which of the following statements about the antibody-mediated immune response is correct?

Antibodies have complementary surface markers that work with ______ like a lock and key.

The hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via all of the following EXCEPT

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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