Risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections Answers

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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 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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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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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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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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