Florida: HIV/AIDS (3 CH)

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1. The annual incidence rate of HIV/AIDS in Florida is:

a. Half that of the national average.
b. Decreasing in minority populations.
c. More than 60% higher than the national average.
d. Decreasing among seniors.

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2. Which body fluids have not been proven to transmit HIV infection?

a. Blood and semen
b. Vaginal and cervical secretions
c. Saliva and tears
d. Breast milk

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3. DNA analysis suggests that HIV-1 originated in:

a. South African macaques
b. Asian waterfowl
c. West African chimpanzees
d. Ugandan gorillas

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4. Globally, the most common strain of HIV is HIV-2.

a. True
b. False

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5. Co-infection with STDs such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital warts increases the risk of HIV transmission.

a. True
b. False

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6. HIV-positive women and men co-infected with HPV have increased risk for which of the following:

a. Psoriasis and asthma
b. Gum disease and esophageal reflux
c. Gastroenteritis and diabetes
d. Cervical and anal cancers

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7. Which STD appears to be a major risk factor for acquiring HIV infection, increasing the risk more than three-fold?

a. Syphilis
b. Gonorrhea
c. Genital herpes
d. Chlamydia

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8. The most common and most deadly co-infection for HIV-positive individuals is:

a. Syphilis.
b. Hepatitis C (HCV).
c. Chlamydia.
d. Tuberculosis (TB).

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9. Which one of the following is true about rapid HIV testing?

a. A negative result following recent sexual activity with an HIV-positive person confirms that HIV is not present.
b. Some rapid HIV tests are performed on a urine sample.
c. All positive rapid HIV tests require repeat testing for confirmation.
d. ELISA is a rapid HIV test.

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10. Transmission of HIV occurs through all of the following except:

a. Anal, oral, and vaginal contact.
b. Kissing and hugging.
c. Needle sticks or direct contact with HIV-infected blood.
d. Injection drug use with contaminated needles or syringes.

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11. Which of the following is not a stage of HIV/AIDS?

a. Viral transmission
b. Seroconversion
c. Viral load
d. Symptomatic infection

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12. HIV-infected persons who are being treated with HAART are no longer infectious to others.

a. True
b. False

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13. Genotypic resistance testing is recommended for pregnant women and those other patients who have never had antiretroviral therapy.

a. True
b. False

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14. HAART is an acronym for:

a. Highly acclaimed antiviral treatment.
b. Highly active antiretroviral treatment.
c. Highly advanced antiviral treatment.
d. Highly adaptable antiretroviral treatment.

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15. In 2006 the CDC announced the goal of reducing new HIV infections by 50% while focusing on what?

a. Promotion of abstinence
b. Widespread distribution of condoms
c. Reducing racial and ethnic disparities in new infections
d. Production of educational videos

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16. STD screening and treatment reduce the spread of HIV by:

a. Providing immunity to the HIV virus.
b. Improving the overall health of individuals in the community.
c. Improving compliance with safe sex practices.
d. Decreasing viral shedding and reducing the concentration of the virus.

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17. Pre-test and post-test counseling are legally required in:

a. Any facility offering HIV testing.
b. Hospital emergency departments.
c. Doctors' offices.
d. County health departments and registered testing sites.

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18. Written consent is not required in private-sector doctors' offices if the medical records show the test was explained and consent was obtained.

a. True
b. False

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19. "Superconfidential" means:

a. Test results may not be transmitted by telephone.
b. Test results are only made available to healthcare personnel on a need-to-know basis.
c. Test results may only be shared with the patient's next of kin.
d. Test results may not be faxed or emailed.

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20. Under the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act, what information about HIV testing is considered superconfidential?

a. All tests, even if they cannot be traced to a particular individual
b. Documentation in a person's medical record of an HIV test and its results
c. Disclosure of a patient's HIV status based on an anonymous test or a home testing kit
d. Use of the word AIDS throughout a chart, but without an HIV test result or report

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21. Depression related to HIV/AIDS can be addressed by which one of the following?

a. Psychoactive medications
b. Vigorous exercise
c. Mood music
d. Safer sex

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22. Men who have sex with men find that:

a. Their grief and loss are not validated when relationships are judged unacceptable.
b. Young men are convinced today that they can avoid AIDS.
c. Their advocacy for AIDS research has fallen on deaf ears.
d. Bisexual men are able to be more open about their sexuality.

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23. HIV-infected injection-drug users:

a. Are nevertheless relatively healthy emotionally.
b. Can master multidrug regimens with minimal follow-up.
c. Often lack access to inpatient treatment facilities.
d. Can find syringe exchange programs virtually anywhere these days.

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24. People of color have disproportionately higher rates of HIV/AIDS because:

a. They are biologically more sensitive to the virus.
b. Their general health may be compromised by poor socioeconomic conditions.
c. They resist health education efforts.
d. They fail to keep appointments for regular healthcare.

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