Antibiotic Resistance

Question 1

What is antibiotic resistance?

Answer 1

The ability of bacteria to withstand the effects of an antibiotic.

Question 2

True or False: Antibiotic resistance is a natural phenomenon.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve through ________ or ________.

Answer 3

mutation, acquisition of resistance genes

Question 4

What are some common causes of antibiotic resistance?

Answer 4

Overuse of antibiotics, misuse of antibiotics, and lack of infection control.

Question 5

Which type of bacteria is known for causing most antibiotic-resistant infections?

Answer 5

Gram-negative bacteria

Question 6

What is MRSA an acronym for?

Answer 6

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following factors contributes to antibiotic resistance? A) Inappropriate prescriptions B) Vaccination C) Healthy diet

Answer 7

A) Inappropriate prescriptions

Question 8

Short answer: Name a common antibiotic that bacteria have developed resistance to.

Answer 8

Penicillin

Question 9

True or False: Antibiotic resistance can spread from one bacterium to another.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the term for bacteria that are resistant to multiple antibiotics?

Answer 10

Multidrug-resistant bacteria

Question 11

Short answer: What is a superbug?

Answer 11

A strain of bacteria that is resistant to multiple antibiotics.

Question 12

True or False: Proper hand hygiene can help reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Fill in the blank: ________ therapy is a treatment strategy that involves using more than one antibiotic simultaneously.

Answer 13

Combination

Question 14

What does the term ‘antimicrobial stewardship’ refer to?

Answer 14

A systematic approach to optimizing the use of antimicrobials to combat resistance.

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a method to prevent antibiotic resistance? A) Completing prescribed courses of antibiotics B) Sharing antibiotics with others C) Vaccination

Answer 15

B) Sharing antibiotics with others

Question 16

Short answer: What role do healthcare providers play in antibiotic resistance?

Answer 16

They are responsible for prescribing antibiotics appropriately and educating patients.

Question 17

True or False: Antibiotic resistance is only a concern in humans.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The ________ is an organization that monitors antibiotic resistance trends globally.

Answer 18

World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 19

What is the impact of antibiotic resistance on healthcare costs?

Answer 19

It increases healthcare costs due to longer hospital stays and the need for more expensive treatments.

Question 20

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a consequence of antibiotic resistance? A) Increased mortality rates B) Faster recovery times C) Decreased hospitalization

Answer 20

A) Increased mortality rates

Question 21

Short answer: How can patients contribute to preventing antibiotic resistance?

Answer 21

By following their healthcare provider’s instructions and not demanding antibiotics for viral infections.

Question 22

True or False: Over-the-counter availability of antibiotics can contribute to resistance.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a method used to determine the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics.

Answer 23

antibiotic susceptibility test

Question 24

What is one key strategy in combating antibiotic resistance?

Answer 24

Developing new antibiotics and alternative treatments.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which population is particularly vulnerable to antibiotic-resistant infections? A) Healthy adults B) Elderly individuals C) Children

Answer 25

B) Elderly individuals