Topic Test Answers

Which of the following can be a symptom of AIDS?

Once a woman is cured of the human papilloma virus, she does not have to worry about future effects.

Counselors do NOT provide which service during treatment?

Millions of US teens are newly infected by HIV every year.

Oral sex is less risky than other forms of sexual activity regarding the transmission of HIV.

When should an HIV positive person share his or her status with friends and family?

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

AIDS was officially named in the 1980s.

Which of the following is NOT currently a function of HIV/AIDS medication?

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

The healthcare cost associated with the treatment of HIV/AIDS is generally inexpensive and fully covered by health insurance.

Some STIs cannot be cured, though their symptoms can be treated.

HIV infection through blood transfusions is very rare in the US because all donated blood is carefully screened.

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

When taking medication, you should always __________.

Monogamy is defined as __________.

When can HIV NOT be passed from mother to infant?

An epidemic is the rapid spread of a disease across __________.