Question 1

The virus that causes hepatitis type "C" is thought to be

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A) as infectious as the virus that causes AIDS. 
B) one-tenth as infectious as the virus that causes AIDS. 
C) 10 times as infectious as the virus that causes AIDS. 
D) 10 times as infectious as the virus that causes hepatitis type "B" infection. 
A) as infectious as the virus that causes AIDS. 
B) one-tenth as infectious as the virus that causes AIDS. 
C) 10 times as infectious as the virus that causes AIDS. 
D) 10 times as infectious as the virus that causes hepatitis type "B" infection. C

Question 2

The "AIDS latency period" has been found

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A) to be an illusion because early HIV blood tests did not immediately reveal the infection. 
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) to be an illusion because early HIV blood tests did not immediately reveal the infection. 
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

Question 3

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 can contain microorganisms. 
B) this will move the bacterial contaminants to the tip of the needle, making the next user of 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 can contain microorganisms. 
B) this will move the bacterial contaminants to the tip of the needle, making the next user of 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

Question 4

HIV infection results in an estimated $40,000 reduction in yearly earning potential.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Available evidence suggests that the virus that causes AIDS, the HIV-1 virus,

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

Question 7

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

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A) 17 
B) 36 
C) 52 
D) 67 
A) 17 
B) 36 
C) 52 
D) 67

Question 8

Discuss the relation between AIDS and neurocognitive dysfunction, including the classification system based upon the range of deficit.

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AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndr

Question 9

Of the approximately 36 million people infected with the AIDS virus globally,

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A) about half are unaware of their infection. 
B) two-thirds die within 3 months of infection. 
C) two-thirds are homosexual males. 
D) more than 95% are intravenous drug users. 
A) about half are unaware of their infection. 
B) two-thirds die within 3 months of infection. 
C) two-thirds are homosexual males. 
D) more than 95% are intravenous drug users.

Question 10

As a group, individuals with substance use disorders hospital stays.

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A) usually have longer 
B) usually do not require very long 
C) are 16 times as likely to require 
D) are 9 times as likely to require 
A) usually have longer 
B) usually do not require very long 
C) are 16 times as likely to require 
D) are 9 times as likely to require

Question 11

Discuss some of the forms of viral hepatitis commonly encountered in the treatment of people with an SUD.

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Viral hepatitis is a common concern in t

Question 12

It has been estimated that about 9% of new cases of tuberculosis

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A) are the result of intravenous drug use. 
B) are resistant to at least one antibiotic used to treat this disease. 
C) are resistant to all antibiotics used to treat this disease. 
D) are found in persons with circulatory problems. 
A) are the result of intravenous drug use. 
B) are resistant to at least one antibiotic used to treat this disease. 
C) are resistant to all antibiotics used to treat this disease. 
D) are found in persons with circulatory problems.

Question 13

One potential consequence of HAV infection is

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

Question 14

Researchers have found that taking supplements of selenium can help to suppress viral replication of HIV, the virus responsible for AIDS.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the history of tuberculosis in terms of the rates of infection and number of deaths it has caused.How does tuberculosis impact modern global populations?

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Tuberculosis, also known as TB, has a lo

Question 16

Intravenous drug abusers

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A) rarely follow sterile injection procedures. 
B) usually do not share needles with others. 
C) rarely have a viral infection in their blood. 
D) have different types of bacteria on their skin than nonaddicts. 
A) rarely follow sterile injection procedures. 
B) usually do not share needles with others. 
C) rarely have a viral infection in their blood. 
D) have different types of bacteria on their skin than nonaddicts.

Question 17

AIDS is technically not a disease in its own right.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the six stages of a typical HIV infection.

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The six stages of a typical HIV infectio

Question 19

In the general population, about develop infectious endocarditis.

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A) 3 in 5,000 
B) 9 in 6,000 
C) 12 in 20,000 
D) 15 in 100,000 
A) 3 in 5,000 
B) 9 in 6,000 
C) 12 in 20,000 
D) 15 in 100,000

Question 20

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

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

Exam 36: Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease

The virus that causes hepatitis type "C" is thought to be

The "AIDS latency period" has been found

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

HIV infection results in an estimated $40,000 reduction in yearly earning potential.

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

Available evidence suggests that the virus that causes AIDS, the HIV-1 virus,

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

Discuss the relation between AIDS and neurocognitive dysfunction, including the classification system based upon the range of deficit.

Of the approximately 36 million people infected with the AIDS virus globally,

As a group, individuals with substance use disorders hospital stays.

Discuss some of the forms of viral hepatitis commonly encountered in the treatment of people with an SUD.

It has been estimated that about 9% of new cases of tuberculosis

One potential consequence of HAV infection is

Researchers have found that taking supplements of selenium can help to suppress viral replication of HIV, the virus responsible for AIDS.

Discuss the history of tuberculosis in terms of the rates of infection and number of deaths it has caused.How does tuberculosis impact modern global populations?

Intravenous drug abusers

AIDS is technically not a disease in its own right.

Discuss the six stages of a typical HIV infection.

In the general population, about develop infectious endocarditis.

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

Why Worry About Substance Misuse or Substance Use Disorders

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

Misuse of Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Misuse of Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants and Stimulant Use Disorders

Cocaine Misuse and Cocaine Use Disorder

Marijuana Misuse and Cannabis Use Disorder

Opioid Use and Misuse

Hallucinogen Misuse

Misuse of Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

Tobacco Products and Tobacco Use Disorder

Over the Counter Analgesics

Chemicals and the Neonate

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Substance Misuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students

Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

Substance Use Disorders and the Family

Codependency and Enabling

The Client With Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Substance Use Disorders

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

Treatment Formats

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Rehabilitation

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization

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