Question 1

People can become infected with HIV and pass the infection on to a sexual partner without ever having symptoms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vaccines confer ______ immunity.

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A)  active
B)  partial
C)  innate
D)  naturalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A highly contagious parasitic STI is

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A)  Candida albicans.
B)  pubic lice.
C)  Trichomoniasis.
D)  condyloma.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Cell-mediated immune response

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A)  is a function of killer T cells.
B)  is a function of B cells.
C)  stimulates the production of antibodies.
D)  uses antibodies to recruit macrophages to help clean up.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Hepatitis B is transmitted mainly by

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A)  casual contact.
B)  contaminated food.
C)  organ donation.
D)  sexual contact.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Drugs frequently used to treat opportunistic infections such as pneumonia and tuberculosis are

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A)  protease inhibitors.
B)  antiviral agents.
C)  antibiotics.
D)  nucleoside analogs.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The substance that increases the inflammatory response and the secretion of mucus following exposure to an allergen is

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A)  immunoglobulin E.
B)  histamine.
C)  interferon.
D)  anaphylaxis.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

People with AIDS are vulnerable to a number of serious and often fatal opportunistic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pertussis is another name for tetanus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The largest organisms that can enter the body to cause infection are

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A)  bacteriA.
B)  parasitic worms.
C)  viruses.
D)  protozoa.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

One of the best ways to break the chain of infection is to

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A)  wash your hands frequently.
B)  avoid disinfectant agents when cleaning your house.
C)  get boosters for immunizations 6 months early.
D)  drink only fluoridated water.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The drug of choice in treating trichomoniasis is

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A)  Flagyl.
B)  podophyllin.
C)  tetracycline.
D)  penicillin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease is FALSE?

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A)  It can cause chronic pain.
B)  It is the leading cause of infertility in young women.
C)  It always has unmistakable early symptoms.
D)  An infected woman's partners should also be treateD.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Typical symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include

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A)  lesions around the vaginA.
B)  fever and chills.
C)  decreased appetite,nausea,and vomiting.
D)  greenish,foul-smelling vaginal discharge.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is linked to the development of cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis
B)  trichomoniasis
C)  human papillomavirus
D)  pelvic inflammatory diseaseE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Varicella-zoster virus causes infectious mononucleosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Two of Greg's housemates have come down with severe colds,and Greg wants to avoid contracting one if he can.Describe at least five practical steps Greg could take to help reduce the risk of catching a cold from one of his housemates.Strategies can target any part of the chain of infection.

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1. Practice good hand hygiene: Greg shou...

Question 18

Based on Molly's sexual behavior,she is probably most at risk for

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A)  developing AIDS.
B)  becoming infertile.
C)  having an ectopic pregnancy.
D)  developing cervical cancer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which one of the following statements about the global spread of HIV/AIDS is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vast majority of infections occur in developing countries.
B)  HIV disproportionately affects the poor and ethnic minorities.
C)  Asia and Africa have approximately the same number of people living with HIV.
D)  Political,economic,and social barriers contribute to the ongoing spread of HIV infection.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The hepatitis B virus is much less contagious than HIV is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Immunity and Infection

Which of the following is linked to the development of cervical cancer?

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People with AIDS are vulnerable to a number of serious and often fatal opportunistic diseases.

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Pertussis is another name for tetanus.

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People can become infected with HIV and pass the infection on to a sexual partner without ever having symptoms.

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The substance that increases the inflammatory response and the secretion of mucus following exposure to an allergen is

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The drug of choice in treating trichomoniasis is

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The hepatitis B virus is much less contagious than HIV is.

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A highly contagious parasitic STI is

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Vaccines confer ______ immunity.

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Which one of the following statements about the global spread of HIV/AIDS is FALSE?

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Which of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease is FALSE?

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Cell-mediated immune response

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Varicella-zoster virus causes infectious mononucleosis.

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One of the best ways to break the chain of infection is to

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Drugs frequently used to treat opportunistic infections such as pneumonia and tuberculosis are

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The largest organisms that can enter the body to cause infection are

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Typical symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include

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Hepatitis B is transmitted mainly by

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