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Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections Answers

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Medication for STIs only need to be taken until the symptoms go away.

A
T
B
F
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It's possible to contract an STI through a blood transfusion.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a common misperception about STI transmission?

A
Some STIs can be transmitted by oral contact.
B
Some STIs can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.
C
All STIs require medication or a doctor's treatment.
D
All STIs can only be transmitted through intercourse.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE if both partners are infected with an STI?

A
It is not important to abstain from having sex during treatment since both partners are already infected.
B
It is important to abstain from having sex during treatment to prevent reinfections.
C
It is important to abstain from sex during treatment even though it's not possible to reinfect the same person.
D
It is not important to abstain from having sex because both partners are receiving the same type of treatment.
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After testing positive for an STI, it is important to contact all past sexual partners so they can also be tested.

A
T
B
F
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After testing positive for an STI, it is important to contact all past sexual partners so they can also be tested.

A
T
B
F
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What is the BEST way for a person to determine if he or she is infected with an STI?

A
wait until symptoms appear
B
get tested at a clinic
C
question your partner
D
reference online resources
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It's possible to contract an STI through a blood transfusion.

A
T
B
F
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When taking medication, you should always __________.

A
tell your doctor about other medication you may be taking
B
stop immediately after the symptoms disappear
C
take as much as needed to feel better
D
refer to online resources for dosage recommendations
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Provider referral, self-referral, and contract referral are three strategies used to inform past partners of possible STI infection.

A
T
B
F
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People aged 15 to 24 account for __________ of all people infected by STIs.

A
more than a quarter
B
less than half
C
more than half
D
less than a quarter

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