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Which source should a person use to learn about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

A
a local radio show about HIV health
B
an online community support group for people who are HIV-positive
C
a website maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services
D
a blog operated by an HIV-positive person
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What effect will most likely result from a combination of drug abuse and unprotected sex with different partners?

A
increased risk of developing a sexually transmitted infection
B
decreased chance of developing cervical cancer
C
decreased risk of developing HIV infection
D
increased risk of unplanned pregnancy
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What causes a person to feel socially stigmatized when he or she has a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

A
loss of wages and productivity
B
acceptance by people in a community
C
acceptance for unique personal qualities
D
judgment for a personal condition
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Where is a suitable place for getting tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

A
at a clinic
B
at a drugstore
C
at home
D
at a friend’s house
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Alice plans to speak with her partner in the morning about never having unprotected sex again. She knows that her partner will be readily available to talk then. What method is Alice exercising for her STI discussion?

A
choosing the right time
B
giving a clear message
C
repeating the message
D
acting on the decision
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Which infection can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

A
syphilis
B
hepatitis B
C
chlamydia
D
genital herpes
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Which behavior can reduce one’s risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

A
dating older people
B
stopping casual contact with partners
C
having multiple sexual partners
D
communicating with sexual partner
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After a person is treated for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), what should be the next step?

A
Hide the treatment from sexual partners.
B
Go to the doctor for regular checkups.
C
Continue taking the medication.
D
Have unprotected sex only on rare occasions.
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What does antiretroviral therapy (ART) do?

A
lowers the risk of transmitting HIV
B
cures individuals diagnosed with HIV
C
increases complications associated with HIV
D
creates a barrier to prevent the HIV infection
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Which word best describes the term vaccinate?

A
heal
B
cure
C
prevent
D
promote
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Which might be an effect of hepatitis B?

A
cervical cancer
B
warts in the throat
C
infertility
D
muscle and joint pain
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The pie chart shows the sources from which teens get information about sexual and reproductive health.Based on the graph, from which source is a teen most likely to get information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

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A
a doctor
B
a parent
C
a website
D
a pharmacist
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Which phrase accurately characterizes sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

A
are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites
B
always cause visible symptoms
C
are rarely transmitted by sexual contact
D
can be contracted only by women
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Which statement best describes a person who is following through on a previously made decision?

A
A man declines sex with his partner after being tempted many times.
B
A man reschedules a serious conversation with his partner about sex.
C
A woman changes her attitude toward resisting the pressure to have sex.
D
A woman sits in a room deciding how to send a clear message to her partner about sex.
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Which is one of the symptoms of trichomoniasis?

A
sores
B
pain during intercourse
C
rashes
D
jaundice
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What is the purpose of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?

A
to decrease the risk of contracting human papilloma virus (HPV)
B
to reduce liver damage caused by hepatitis B
C
to minimize symptoms associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
D
to help prevent the development of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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