Exam 17: Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases

All of the following behaviors will compromise your immune system's ability to fight infections EXCEPT

An antibody is any substance capable of triggering an immune response.

A global outbreak of influenza is an example of a(n)

Which STI occurs in stages over a period of years?

The major types of headaches include all of the following EXCEPT

Mallory spent the summer working at a seafood restaurant in a small coastal town. While there, she began a relationship with a man she later discovered was a user of IV drugs. Now Mallory has hepatitis, which type is she most likely to have?

While in the hospital, Daniel's grandmother developed an inflammatory condition that involved a build-up of fluid in her lungs. His grandmother was suffering from

Microscopic organisms that are disease-causing agents are called

Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies pass from mother to fetus via placenta or from mother to baby via breast milk?

Rates of most STIs have decreased in recent years.

You fell asleep at your desk after studying for more than 4 hours. You suddenly awaken, are sweating, and have a stabbing pain behind your left eye. You are probably experiencing

Any substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)

All of the following are recommended for avoiding contracting or spreading H1N1 EXCEPT

Two weeks ago your nephew came down with the chickenpox while visiting. Now you have itchy, crusted spots on your arms and you feel terrible. You probably were infected with the chickenpox virus when your nephew was there but did not get sick until now because of the

Once a month Jason experiences a headache that is severe, lasts 6-8 hours, and is accompanied by vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light. He most likely has which type of headaches?

Which of the following is caused by an increased production of a yeast-like fungus normally present in the vagina?

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection?

Discuss three factors that are contributing to the development of multidrug-resistant organisms and what you can do to slow the growth of resistant organisms.

Two high-risk behaviors associated with the development of HIV/AIDS are having unprotected sex and injecting drugs.

The most significant indicator of HIV progressing into full-blown AIDS is the reduction in a person's helper T cells to 20% of the level present in a healthy person.