Question 1

In the infected person, tuberculosis is found

Accepted Answer

A)  in the lungs. 
B)  in oxygen-poor tissues since oxygen is a poison to bacteria. 
C)  most often in the lungs, but can be found virtually anywhere in the body. 
D)  in the central nervous system. 
A)  in the lungs. 
B)  in oxygen-poor tissues since oxygen is a poison to bacteria. 
C)  most often in the lungs, but can be found virtually anywhere in the body. 
D)  in the central nervous system.

Question 2

If an intravenous drug abuser should attempt to clean the "rig" by rinsing it out with tap water

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A)  this can result in bacterial contamination of the needle since tap water is not sterile. 
B)  this will move the bacterial contaminants to the tip of the needle, making the next person to use that needle more likely to become infected. 
C)  this will cause the most vulnerable bacteria to die by exposing them to the chlorine in the tap water, leaving the more virulent strains behind to infect the next user. 
D)  the water itself will encourage the growth of microorganisms. 
A)  this can result in bacterial contamination of the needle since tap water is not sterile. 
B)  this will move the bacterial contaminants to the tip of the needle, making the next person to use that needle more likely to become infected. 
C)  this will cause the most vulnerable bacteria to die by exposing them to the chlorine in the tap water, leaving the more virulent strains behind to infect the next user. 
D)  the water itself will encourage the growth of microorganisms.

Question 3

Available evidence suggests that the virus that causes AIDS

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A)  was introduced into the population of homosexual males in the 1980s. 
B)  is a virus that "jumped" from an animal species into humans. 
C)  was a genetic mutation that resulted from germ warfare experiments. 
D)  is a single strain of virus. 
A)  was introduced into the population of homosexual males in the 1980s. 
B)  is a virus that "jumped" from an animal species into humans. 
C)  was a genetic mutation that resulted from germ warfare experiments. 
D)  is a single strain of virus.

Question 4

HVB is a

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A)  chronic, remitting disease that bothers the person for 6-8 months before it clears. 
B)  blood-borne disease. 
C)  virus that can infect the mother, but never the fetus as placental barriers exist to block the virus from reaching the fetus. 
D)  virus known to cross the blood-brain-barrier and in extreme cases induce dementia. 
A)  chronic, remitting disease that bothers the person for 6-8 months before it clears. 
B)  blood-borne disease. 
C)  virus that can infect the mother, but never the fetus as placental barriers exist to block the virus from reaching the fetus. 
D)  virus known to cross the blood-brain-barrier and in extreme cases induce dementia.

Question 5

In the United States, of new HIV infections for men result from homosexual relations.

Accepted Answer

A)  17 percent 
B)  80 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  70 percent 
A)  17 percent 
B)  80 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  70 percent

Question 6

It is believed that of those who are infected with HIV in the U.S. are unaware of this fact.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  30 percent 
C)  15 percent 
D)  60 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  30 percent 
C)  15 percent 
D)  60 percent

Question 7

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first identified as a disease

Accepted Answer

A)  in the early 1980s. 
B)  in the mid-1990s. 
C)  in the 1920s. 
D)  none of these answers. AIDS is not a disease. 
A)  in the early 1980s. 
B)  in the mid-1990s. 
C)  in the 1920s. 
D)  none of these answers. AIDS is not a disease.

Question 8

The "AIDS latency period" has been found

Accepted Answer

A)  not to exist. 
B)  to last longer in those who do not abuse intravenous drugs. 
C)  to last longer in those who acquired the infection from a sexual partner who was infected, since intravenous drug injection was not involved. 
D)  to be a gender-specific phenomenon. 
A)  not to exist. 
B)  to last longer in those who do not abuse intravenous drugs. 
C)  to last longer in those who acquired the infection from a sexual partner who was infected, since intravenous drug injection was not involved. 
D)  to be a gender-specific phenomenon.

Question 9

The most common cause of community acquired pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumoniae, is spread by

Accepted Answer

A)  the body's weakened immune system. 
B)  microscopic droplets of fluid from the lungs that spread when a person sneezes or coughs. 
C)  a failure to wash one's hands after shaking hands with a person who has been infected. 
D)  cigarette smoking by the patient who contracts the infection. 
A)  the body's weakened immune system. 
B)  microscopic droplets of fluid from the lungs that spread when a person sneezes or coughs. 
C)  a failure to wash one's hands after shaking hands with a person who has been infected. 
D)  cigarette smoking by the patient who contracts the infection.

Question 10

In the U.S., what percentage of women who become infected with HIV contracted the virus from heterosexual relations with an infected partner?

Accepted Answer

A)  22 percent 
B)  85 percent 
C)  55 percent 
D)  75 percent 
A)  22 percent 
B)  85 percent 
C)  55 percent 
D)  75 percent

Question 11

Why is infectious disease such a common complication for people with a SUD?

Accepted Answer

Infectious disease is a common complicat

Question 12

It has been estimated that of the world's population is currently infected with tuberculosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  33 percent 
C)  5 percent 
D)  40 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  33 percent 
C)  5 percent 
D)  40 percent

Question 13

In addition to being a blood-borne pathogen, the virus that causes HVB is also a

Accepted Answer

A)  sexually-transmitted disease. 
B)  airborne pathogen. 
C)  food-borne pathogen. 
D)  co-infection that occurs with HVA 90 percent of the time. 
A)  sexually-transmitted disease. 
B)  airborne pathogen. 
C)  food-borne pathogen. 
D)  co-infection that occurs with HVA 90 percent of the time.

Question 14

Discuss the chain of HIV infection as it pertains to drug use.

Accepted Answer

The chain of HIV infection as it pertain

Question 15

One potential consequence of HVA infection is

Accepted Answer

A)  death in rare cases. 
B)  acute liver failure in about 25 percent of cases. 
C)  relapsing hepatitis in about 25 percent of cases. 
D)  hepatitis-related dementia in rare cases. 
A)  death in rare cases. 
B)  acute liver failure in about 25 percent of cases. 
C)  relapsing hepatitis in about 25 percent of cases. 
D)  hepatitis-related dementia in rare cases.

Question 16

Discuss the six stages of a typical HIV infection.

Accepted Answer

The six stages of a typical HIV infectio

Question 17

Of the approximately 34 million people infected with the AIDS virus

Accepted Answer

A)  about half are unaware. 
B)  two-thirds are dead. 
C)  two-thirds are homosexual males. 
D)  only one-third live in Africa. 
A)  about half are unaware. 
B)  two-thirds are dead. 
C)  two-thirds are homosexual males. 
D)  only one-third live in Africa.

Exam 35: Substance Use Disorders and and Infectious Disease

In the infected person, tuberculosis is found

If an intravenous drug abuser should attempt to clean the "rig" by rinsing it out with tap water

Available evidence suggests that the virus that causes AIDS

HVB is a

In the United States, of new HIV infections for men result from homosexual relations.

It is believed that of those who are infected with HIV in the U.S. are unaware of this fact.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first identified as a disease

The "AIDS latency period" has been found

The most common cause of community acquired pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumoniae, is spread by

In the U.S., what percentage of women who become infected with HIV contracted the virus from heterosexual relations with an infected partner?

Why is infectious disease such a common complication for people with a SUD?

It has been estimated that of the world's population is currently infected with tuberculosis.

In addition to being a blood-borne pathogen, the virus that causes HVB is also a

Discuss the chain of HIV infection as it pertains to drug use.

One potential consequence of HVA infection is

Discuss the six stages of a typical HIV infection.

Of the approximately 34 million people infected with the AIDS virus

Why Worry About Substance Abuse or Addiction

The Nature of the Beast

A Brief Introduction to the Science of Pharmacology

An Introduction to Alcohol: Mans Oldest Recreational Chemical

The Alcohol Use Disorders

Abuse and Addiction to Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Abuse and Addiction to Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Abuse and Addiction to Central Nervous System Stimulants

Cocaine Abuse and Dependence

Marijuana Abuse and Addiction

Opiode Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Abuse and Addiction to Hallucinogens

Abuse and Addiction to Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Abuseaddiction

Over the Counter Analgesics

Tobacco Products and Nicotine Addiction

The Potential Consequences of Drug Abuse During Pregnancy

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Substance Use and Abuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use Disorders in College Settings

Codependency and Enabling

Addiction and the Family

The Dual-Diagnosis Client: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Addictions

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

The Relationship Between Drug Use and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization Appendices Glossary References Index

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