Relias - Substance Use and Risk of HIV,
Hepatitis, and Other Infectious Diseases
Which of the following is 1 of the 4 steps of integrated treatment of substance use
disorders and sexually transmitted disease recommended by the HIV/AIDS and Mental
Health Training Resource Center? - answerScreen/assess every client.
A counselor has screened their new client to identify substance use disorders, mental
health conditions or difficulties, and risk factors for contracting HIV, hepatitis, or other
STIs. Having learned the client has hepatitis C and an opioid use disorder, the
counselor developed a flexible treatment plan based on the client's readiness to
change. What important aspect of treatment does the counselor still need to address
with their client? - answerIdentify any community resources and referrals the client may
need.
Which of the following statements about the relationship between substance use and
increased risk of sexually transmitted infections is FALSE? - answerPeople with SUD
are less likely to exchange sex for money or drugs.
Which of the following techniques is used in Motivational Interviewing? -
answerReflective listening to help clients verbalize what they mean explicitly
For which of the following infectious diseases are preventive vaccinations available? -
answerHBV and HPV
Besides CD4 cell count, which of the following is the most predictive indicator of HIV
progression to AIDS and death? - answernonAdherence to ARV medication
An intake counselor has a very short window of time to conduct a sexual risk
assessment with each new client she sees. What is the MOST important question she
should ask her clients? - answerWhat do you do to protect yourself from sexually
transmitted diseases, for example, HIV?
Which of the following statements about co-occurring HIV and alcohol use disorders is
accurate? - answerIt is associated with CD4 declines, increased viral loads, and
compromised immune system functioning, leading to worse ARV treatment outcomes.
True or False: When HCV and HBV occur together, the disease course may be
accelerated. - answertrue
What is the most common mode of HIV transmission among adults in the U.S.? -
answersexual contact
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