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Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV, and AIDS Answers

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What is the purpose of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?

t
to decrease the risk of contracting human papilloma virus (HPV)
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to reduce liver damage caused by hepatitis B
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to minimize symptoms associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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to help prevent the development of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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Which behavior can reduce one’s risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

d
dating older people
s
stopping casual contact with partners
h
having multiple sexual partners
c
communicating with sexual partner
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most likely

i
increased risk of developing a sexually transmitted infection
d
decreased chance of developing cervical cancer
d
decreased risk of developing HIV infection
i
increased risk of unplanned pregnancy
5

Which infection can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

s
syphilis
h
hepatitis B
c
chlamydia
g
genital herpes
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Gavin wants to learn about gonorrhea. Which source will provide the most reliable information?

g
government internet website
d
dating social media website
a
a family member who has gonorrhea
a
a friend who has studied gonorrhea before
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Which statement identifies a fact about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

I
It is never hard to tell whether someone has an STI.
D
Double protection prevents an STI.
A
A person must be dirty to contract an STI.
A
A person can get an STI from oral sex.
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Which might be an effect of hepatitis B?

A
cervical cancer
B
warts in the throat
C
infertility
D
muscle and joint pain
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What causes a person to feel socially stigmatized when he or she has a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

A
loss of wages and productivity
B
acceptance by people in a community
C
acceptance for unique personal qualities
D
judgment for a personal condition

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