Common Noncommunicable Diseases — Unit test Answers

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Which statement BEST describes how cancers are classified?

A
Cancers are classified according to the type of tissue they affect.
B
Cancers are classified according to the rate at which they grow.
C
Cancers are classified by how many organs they affect.
D
Cancers are classified by the size of the cells that are involved.
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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about noncommunicable diseases?

A
Noncommunicable diseases are responsible for many deaths.
B
Noncommunicable diseases cause the body systems to fail.
C
Noncommunicable diseases can be transmitted from one person to another.
D
Noncommunicable diseases develop over time.
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Which of the following individuals would be at the greatest risk for bacterial pneumonia?

A
a 90-year-old grandmother
B
a 30-year-old teacher
C
a 45-year-old parent
D
a 20-year-old college student Please select the best answer from the choices provide.d
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Which of the following health services should communities NOT provide to prevent and treat communicable diseases?

A
warn citizens of potential threats
B
provide regulations for food and water supplies
C
support communities with vaccinations and health clinics
D
eliminate diseases by adding medicine to drinking water
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Which bacterial STI causes more complications in women than in men?

A
chlamydia
B
gonorrhea
C
syphilis
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about curing STIs?

A
Many STIs can be cured with proper treatment, but some can only be managed.
B
All STIs can be cured with antibiotics and an aggressive treatment plan.
C
Many STIs can't be cured with antibiotics or any other type of treatment.
D
All STIs can only be managed through the use of antiviral drugs.
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Vector contact involves contact with __________.

A
an infected surface
B
contaminated water
C
an infected organism
D
a carrier organism
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When does treatment of HIV typically begin?

Answer:

Treatment is dependent upon the progression of the disease. Current US guidelines recommend that HIV treatment begin when CD4+ cell count is between 350 and 500. Treatment will also begin when opportunistic diseases begin to develop.

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Which bacterial STI can attack vital organs in its final stage?

A
chlamydia
B
gonorrhea
C
syphilis
D
none of the above
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Why can't most STIs be transmitted through casual contact with people or contaminated objects?

Answer:

Most germs that cause STIs die quickly once they have left the human body. Objects like eating utensils, toilet seats, and swimming pools are generally safe under usual circumstances.

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What is used to treat HIV/AIDS?

A
antiretroviral medications
B
chemotherapy
C
blood transfusions
D
antibiotics

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