What is the cause of AIDS?

	human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
	standard transmission cells (STC)
	human papilloma virus (HPV)
	sexually transmitted bacteria (STB)

Which of the following is NOT considered a possible method of AIDS transmission?

	blood transfusions
	sharing hypodermic needles
	casual kissing
	breastfeeding

What is the current probability of recovering from an AIDS infection?

	There is no known cure for AIDS.
	Natural immunity is sufficient for an eventual recovery.
	Acquired immunity through a series of vaccinations will speed recovery.
	Drug therapy is effective in most cases.

The acronym AIDS stands for:

	air improvement disruption syndrome.
	abortive inoculation disorder syndrome.
	acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
	addictive infection disturbance syndrome.

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with AIDS?

	fever
	fatigue
	swollen lymph glands
	headache

After becoming infected with AIDS, what is the usual length of time before symptoms begin to appear?

	hours
	days
	weeks
	months

What is the primary method by which chlamydia is transmitted?

	heavy petting
	shared needles
	casual kissing
	sexual intercourse

Which of the following has been found effective for the treatment of chlamydia?

	radiation therapy
	cryotherapy
	antibiotics
	vaccines

Which three STDs are transmitted by bacterial infections?

	AIDS, herpes, venereal warts
	pelvic inflammatory disease, venereal warts, herpes
	chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis
	chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes

Which STD does NOT typically develop noticeable symptoms in women?

	venereal warts
	herpes
	syphilis
	gonorrhea

Which of the following is most effective in treating gonorrhea?

	vaccines
	radiation
	antibiotics
	nutrition therapy

How long after exposure to human papilloma virus does it usually take for an individual to develop warts in the genital area?

	2 to 12 hours
	3 to 7 days
	6 to 8 weeks
	6 to 12 months

Which STD develops a painless sore (chancre) at the point of infection?

	syphilis
	herpes
	chlamydia
	gonorrhea

Why are venereal warts a serious health problem for women?

	They increase the probability of menstrual irregularities.
	Various treatment methods are effective for men but not for women.
	They increase the risk of uterine and cervical cancer.
	They lead to the development of pelvic inflammatory disease.

Which two STDs do NOT have a known cure at the present time?

	AIDS and herpes
	venereal warts and AIDS
	herpes and gonorrhea
	chlamydia and venereal warts

What is the most certain way of preventing STDs?

	education
	practicing safe sex
	avoiding the use of drugs and alcohol
	sexual abstinence

Another term for drug addiction is:

	chemical dependency.
	substance abuse.
	recreational drug reliance.
	illegal drug craving.

What is the most widely used recreational drug in the U.S.?

	marijuana
	alcohol
	methamphetamine
	cocaine

Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol?

	impaired vision
	slowed reaction time
	lowered motor coordination
	enhanced mental function

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of alcohol?

	Addiction to alcohol may have a heredity component.
	Chronic alcoholism may be linked with undernutrition.
	Addiction to alcohol develops rapidly.
	Chronic alcoholism increases the risk of certain cancers.

Which statement is true regarding the consumption of alcohol?

	Alcohol is a stimulant.
	Chronic alcoholism can result in liver disease.
	Alcohol consumption has no negative effects upon the nervous system.
	The causes of alcoholism are easily evident.

Which of the following is NOT true?

	Learn your alcoholic limits and stay within them.
	Limit drinking to no more than one ounce per hour.
	Eating while drinking will increase the effects of alcohol.
	Drink wine, beer, and diluted drinks instead of straight liquor.

Which is one of the most popular illegal drugs among college students in the U.S.?

	alcohol
	cocaine
	marijuana
	heroine

Which of the following drugs is most likely to produce a physiological dependency?

	cocaine
	marijuana
	alcohol
	methamphetamine

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that marijuana is used?

	injections
	drinking brewed tea
	baked in brownies
	smoking

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a stimulant?

	cocaine
	alcohol
	marijuana
	methamphetamine

Which of the following groups includes club drugs?

	cocaine, marijuana, tobacco
	alcoholic beverages
	LSD, GHB, Ecstasy
	heroine, tobacco, alcohol

What is the only certain diagnosis of STDs?

	a growth, sore, or wart in the genital area
	fatigue, fever, and weight loss
	painful urination and/or milky discharge
	blood or genital fluid tests

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the long-term effects of marijuana use?

	It creates a psychological dependence.
	It causes lung damage.
	It increases workload on the heart.
	It causes fever sores and swollen glands.

In syphilis the third level of symptoms includes:

	chancres
	skin rash and white patches
	hair loss
	internal organ damage