Living with HIV and AIDS Answers

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Individuals with HIV/AIDS are viewed and treated the same as uninfected individuals in society.

A
T
B
F
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When did the first AIDS treatment program start in Africa?

A
1996
B
1999
C
2001
D
2002
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When should an HIV positive person share his or her status with friends and family?

A
as soon as possible
B
three months after infection
C
right after the first test
D
when the person is ready
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Counselors do NOT provide which service during treatment?

A
safe-sex education
B
testing process
C
registering your personal information
D
providing test results
5

How long can it take before HIV symptoms are detected?

A
a few days
B
a couple weeks
C
several months
D
several years
6

Tobacco can damage the immune system of a person with AIDS.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a type of opportunistic infection common to HIV/AIDS positive people?

A
hereditary
B
viral
C
bacterial
D
parasitic
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Why should a person that takes an HIV test today also take one in 3 months?

A
so treatment can be more targeted and more effective
B
because antibodies may not be present until that point
C
to confirm the results from the first test
D
to see if any new sexual partners may have the disease
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Which of the following rights does a person with HIV in the US have?

A
the right to be a parent
B
the right to receive a government subsidy
C
the right to donate blood
D
the right to use schedule IV drugs
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Using any kind of protection during sexual intercourse will ensure you do not contract HIV. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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