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Understanding HIV and AIDS Answers

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Which of the following is NOT currently a function of HIV/AIDS medication?

A
reducing the viral load in each infected person
B
restoring or preserving the immune system of each infected person
C
improving the patient's quality of life
D
curing the patient
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Can a person be exposed to HIV by washing his or her clothes with the clothes of an infected person?

A
yes, because the virus stays active in anything it touches for a long period of time
B
yes, because the virus can live in any fluid
C
no, because laundry detergent kills the virus
D
no, because the virus is only contained in certain bodily fluids and survives for a limited time outside of the body
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HIV infection through blood transfusions is very rare in the US because all donated blood is carefully screened.

A
T
B
F
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The healthcare cost associated with the treatment of HIV/AIDS is generally inexpensive and fully covered by health insurance.

A
T
B
F
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When can HIV NOT be passed from mother to infant?

A
during pregnancy
B
during delivery
C
while breast-feeding
D
when sharing utensils
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HIV can only be transmitted through sex. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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If a person has had unprotected sex and, within a few weeks, develops flu-like symptoms that include sore muscles and joints and swollen lymph nodes, what is the BEST reaction?

A
It is probably just the flu and nothing to worry about.
B
Panic. All signs indicate that it is an HIV infection.
C
It could be the flu, but it could also be an HIV infection. It is very important to be tested at a medical facility.
D
none of the above
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When HIV becomes AIDS your body will?

A
be able to fight off infection
B
have a T-cell count of greater than 200
C
react the same as everyone else with AIDS
D
have a T-cell count of less than 200
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After extended use of the drugs that treat HIV, the virus often becomes resistant and the drugs no longer work.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following methods has the highest risk of transmitting HIV?

A
oral sex
B
sharing needles
C
sweat
D
preseminal fluid
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Which of the following fluids CANNOT transmit HIV?

A
tears
B
semen
C
blood
D
vaginal fluid
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How does HIV harm the body?

A
It deceives the body into attacking itself.
B
It destroys immune cells, leaving the body defenseless.
C
It causes vital organs to stop functioning because of a high level of toxins in the blood.
D
all of the above
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If tattoo needles are sterilized, the chances of HIV infections are greatly reduced.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following can be a symptom of AIDS?

A
severe weight loss
B
elevated blood pressure
C
heart murmurs
D
all of the above

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