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Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections Answers

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When taking medication, you should always __________.

tell your doctor about other medication you may be taking

stop immediately after the symptoms disappear

take as much as needed to feel better

refer to online resources for dosage recommendations

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

People who abstain from first sexual intercourse until marriage are more likely to acquire an STI.

Young people who participate in first sexual intercourse before age 14 are significantly more likely to have more sexual partners throughout their lives.

Young people who engage in first sexual intercourse before the age of 14 are more well-rounded.

none of the above

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.

People aged 15 to 24 account for __________ of all people infected by STIs.

more than a quarter

less than half

more than half

less than a quarter

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

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

What is the BEST way for a person to determine if he or she is infected with an STI?

wait until symptoms appear

get tested at a clinic

question your partner

reference online resources

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

Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their immune systems are younger and therefore more resilient.

Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their bodies are less developed than adults.

Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they participate in less risky behaviors than adults.

Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they make up less of the total population in relation to adults.

Which of the following is a common misperception about STI transmission?

Some STIs can be transmitted by oral contact.

Some STIs can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.

All STIs require medication or a doctor's treatment.

All STIs can only be transmitted through intercourse.

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

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

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 statements about first sexual intercourse is TRUE?

People who abstain from first sexual intercourse until marriage are more likely to acquire an STI.

Young people who participate in first sexual intercourse before age 14 are significantly more likely to have more sexual partners throughout their lives.

Young people who engage in first sexual intercourse before the age of 14 are more well-rounded.

none of the above

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

during pregnancy

during delivery

through breast-feeding

through soiled diapers