Health and Fitness chapters 14 and 15 – Flashcards
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Which STDs are curable with current therapies?
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Bacterial: chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis
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Which of the following STDs is caused by a virus?
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herpes, genital warts, hepatitis, HIV
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HIV attacks the:
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immune system
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The time between the initial HIV infection and the onset of major disease symptoms in an untreated person is usually:
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2-20 years
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HIV can survive:
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only inside the body
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The most common method of HIV transmission is:
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sexual intercourse
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Vertical trasmission of HIV refers to ______ transmission.
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perinatal
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Which one of the following is LEAST likely to transmit HIV?
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sweat
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Which lifestyle factor does NOT support immune function?
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vigorous intensity exercise
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Needle sharing among drug users often leads to HIV transmission because:
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one's blood is injected in another's blood
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About 20-25% of all new U.S. cases of HIV are caused, directly or indirectly through:
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the sharing of drug equipment
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Which infection is most often seen in HIV patients?
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pneumocystis pneumonia
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The most common used test to screen for HIV infection involves...
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the ELISA test and the western blot
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A test which shows how fast HIV from a patient's blood sample can reproduce itself is called an:
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HIV replication capacity
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Antiviral drugs can reduce the effects of HIV by:
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blocking cells from replicating
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Which one of the following statements about HIV infection is true?
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in is preventable, but not easily treated
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The most effective way to prevent the transmission of HIV is to:
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refrain from having sex
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Epididymitis
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is inflammation of sperm carrying ducts
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A common complication of gonorrhea and chamydia is:
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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Which one of the following statements about condom use is true?
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it is important to remove the air out of the tip of the condom
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Gonorrhea is best defined as a
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sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes
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Pelvic inflammatory disease is best defined as
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an infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the oviducts and pelvic cavity
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Pelvic inflammatory disease is the leading cause of _______ in young women.
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infertility
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The organism that causes genital warts is
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Human papillomavirus
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Which one of the following is linked to cervical cancer?
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genital human papillomavirus infection
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Companionship, respect, and acceptance are all characteristics of
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friendship
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Which of the following statements about friendship is FALSE?
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Friendships are less stable than intimate partnerships
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Which of the following general statements of about choosing a partner is FALSE?
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People tend to select partners based on income disparity
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Self-disclosure, listening, and feedback are all characteristics of
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good communication
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A component of good communication that increase feelings of closeness and allows the relationship to move to a deeper level of intimacy is
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self-disclosure
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Clarifying, negotiating, and reviewing are all characteristics of
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conflict resolution
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The primary function and benefits of marriage
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are similar to those of any intimate adult relationship
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Time together, spiritual wellness, and coping with crisis are all characteristics of
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successful families
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A major quality common in strong families is commitment, which is best described as:
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the family is very important to its members; sexual fidelity between partners is basic to the agreement to form a family
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A major quality common in strong families is appreciation, which is best described as:
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family members care about one another and express that caring. The home is a positive place
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A major quality common in strong families is spiritual wellness, which is best described as:
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the family promotes sharing, love, and compassion for other human beings
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Which of the following does NOT occur as the body ages?
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the skin becomes more elastic
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Which of the following statements about body composition and aging is true?
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bone mass and muscle mass decrease with aging
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______ is a leading cause of injury among people over age 65
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falling
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The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flulike symptoms is
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aspirin
