Which of the Following Statements Regarding HIV Testing Is Not

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding HIV testing is not true?

• A) Blood or oral testing should be performed 3 months after a risk event.
• B) Risk events include oral sex with multiple partners, a diagnosis of tuberculosis, and illegal injected drugs or steroids.
• C) If HIV infection is detected early, it may be controlled with medication to halt the progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and reduce the possibility of infecting others.
• D) There is now a cure for HIV infection if detected early.
• E) Patients who test positive for HIV should have access to counseling.

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