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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 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
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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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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 activities can spread an STI?

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

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