Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections Answers

When taking medication, you should always __________.A.tell your doctor about other medication you may be takingB.stop immediately after the symptoms disappearC.take as much as needed to feel betterD.refer to online resources for dosage recommendations

Which of the following is NOT a way a mother passes an STI to her child?A.during pregnancyB.during deliveryC.through breast-feedingD.through soiled diapers

There are significantly more STIs today than there were thirty years ago.

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

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.

It's possible to contract an STI through a blood transfusion.

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

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.

Which of the following activities can spread an STI? A.giving bloodB.using public toiletsC.swimming in public poolsD.sharing needles

Provider referral, self-referral, and contract referral are three strategies used to inform past partners of possible STI infection.