Exam 16: Hiv and Aids

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The CD4 receptors on a helper T cell are attracted to

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Which of the following is TRUE of the possibility of contracting HIV through sexual transmission?

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An HIV-infected person is most infectious when the viral load is the highest.

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Kaposi's sarcoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system that may affect the brain.

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CD4 count refers to the number of

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HIV can spread through mosquito bites.

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Your friend Dean has been battling HIV for several years. Recently you have noticed purple blotches appearing on his skin. He is most likely dealing with

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Dominique thinks that she was exposed to HIV. When will the antibodies be detectable in her blood?

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Harold is in the advanced phase of HIV infection and the number of HIV-infected cells in his body is high. During this phase, his T-cell count is likely to go down to

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After a teenager in the neighborhood was diagnosed with HIV, Mark would not allow his teenage children to use the public toilets in that area fearing they could get infected too. Which of the following statements is true in this scenario?

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AIDS refers to a "syndrome" because symptoms occur as a group.

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Studies have found that young persons who inject drugs (aged < 30 years) are at less risk for HIV than older users because young persons are less likely to share needles and engage in risky sexual behaviors.

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In a healthy immune system, antibodies function to

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Which of the following engulfs foreign particles?

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Which of the following is considered to be the most risky sexual behavior?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a virus?

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Craig has engaged in unprotected sex with several partners. He has had a bad flu recently and wonders whether he should get tested for HIV. What should Craig do in this case?

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Logan, a 40-year-old man, has had sex with multiple partners and has been tested HIV-positive. Logan experiences a sudden change in mood and his behavior becomes unpredictable. He also develops impairment in his mental and physical functioning. In the context of conditions associated with AIDS, identify the condition Logan is suffering from in this scenario.

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Samantha, a 23-year-old woman, has tested positive for HIV. She observes red or purple blotches under her skin. In the context of conditions associated with AIDS, Samantha is most likely suffering from the condition called ________.

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Courtney, a young professional, is sexually assaulted by her colleagues during an office party, and she is scared that she will get an HIV infection. She consults a doctor immediately, and the doctor advises her to take antiretroviral therapy. She takes the medication within 72 hours of the sexual assault and continues it for the next 28 days. In the context of prevention and treatment of HIV, which of the following options is prescribed to Courtney in this scenario?

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