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The most effective method for preventing the spread of AIDS/HIV infection through sexual contract is to |
| | A) | use protection when having multiple sexual partners. |
| | B) | take antibiotic medication to decrease your risk of contracting the disease. |
| | C) | avoid high-risk sexual activity. |
| | D) | make sure your partner has not engaged in unsafe sexual activity for 2 weeks. |
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Which of the following are symptoms of mycobacterium avium? |
| | A) | night sweats, fever, and weight loss |
| | B) | pruritus, dysuria, and labial excoriations |
| | C) | hypotension, anemia, and leukopenia |
| | D) | constipation, rash, and red patches on the tongue |
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Which disease, called fifth disease, is caused by human parvovirus B19 and occurs mainly in children? |
| | A) | Cytomegalovirus |
| | B) | erythema infectiosum |
| | C) | listeriosis |
| | D) | human T-cell lymphotrophic virus |
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The appropriate way to dispose of used needles to prevent the spread of AIDS/HIV infection is to |
| | A) | recap needles. |
| | B) | lay them on a counter until they can be disposed of. |
| | C) | dispose of needles in a puncture-proof, biohazardous waste container. |
| | D) | break off needles. |
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Leukopenia is defined as |
| | A) | abnormally low blood pressure. |
| | B) | an inflammation of the colon. |
| | C) | painful urination. |
| | D) | a reduction in the number of leukocytes in the blood. |
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Which disease frequently leads to adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL)? |
| | A) | erythema infectiosum |
| | B) | cytomegalovirus |
| | C) | human T-cell lymphotrophic virus |
| | D) | syphilis |
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Which classification of drugs would be used to treat the anemia related to AZT therapy? |
| | A) | antiviral |
| | B) | antibacterial |
| | C) | hematinic |
| | D) | folic acid antagonist |
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The disadvantage of treating HIV/AIDS early is |
| | A) | loss of treatment options in the future. |
| | B) | side effects of drugs are worse |
| | C) | social stigma is increased |
| | D) | psychological support is more necessary at the beginning of treatment. |
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A disease that is spread from person to person primarily through the bite of infected mosquitoes is |
| | A) | listeriosis. |
| | B) | cytomegalovirus. |
| | C) | toxoplasmosis. |
| | D) | malaria. |
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Which classification of drugs would be used to treat the anemia related to AZT therapy? |
| | A) | antiviral |
| | B) | antibacterial |
| | C) | hematinic |
| | D) | folic acid antagonist |
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