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

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

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T
B
F
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Which of the following activities can spread an STI?

A
giving blood
B
using public toilets
C
swimming in public pools
D
sharing needles
5

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

A
T
B
F
6

Which of the following is NOT a way a mother passes an STI to her child?

A
during pregnancy
B
during delivery
C
through breast-feeding
D
through soiled diapers
7

Some people are immune to STIs and don't require testing.

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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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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the risk of getting an STI as a teen?

A
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their immune systems are younger and therefore more resilient.
B
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their bodies are less developed than adults.
C
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they participate in less risky behaviors than adults.
D
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they make up less of the total population in relation to adults.
10

Which of the following statements about first sexual intercourse is TRUE?

A
People who abstain from first sexual intercourse until marriage are more likely to acquire an STI.
B
Young people who participate in first sexual intercourse before age 14 are significantly more likely to have more sexual partners throughout their lives.
C
Young people who engage in first sexual intercourse before the age of 14 are more well-rounded.
D
none of the above
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Most STIs are merely an inconvenience, leaving little to no trace after treatment.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the risk of getting an STI as a teen?

A
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their immune systems are younger and therefore more resilient.
B
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their bodies are less developed than adults.
C
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they participate in less risky behaviors than adults.
D
Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they make up less of the total population in relation to adults.
13

Which of the following is NOT a way a mother passes an STI to her child?

A
during pregnancy
B
during delivery
C
through breast-feeding
D
through soiled diapers
14

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

A
T
B
F
15

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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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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Which of the following activities can spread an STI?

A
giving blood
B
using public toilets
C
swimming in public pools
D
sharing needles
18

Most STIs are merely an inconvenience, leaving little to no trace after treatment.

A
T
B
F
19

Some people are immune to STIs and don't require testing.

A
T
B
F
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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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