Antibiotics

Question 1

What are antibiotics?

Answer 1

Antibiotics are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Question 2

True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viruses.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Antibiotics are commonly used to treat __________ infections.

Answer 3

bacterial

Question 4

What is antibiotic resistance?

Answer 4

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and become immune to the effects of antibiotics.

Question 5

True or False: Overuse of antibiotics can contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What does the term ‘broad-spectrum’ mean in relation to antibiotics?

Answer 6

Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against a wide range of bacteria.

Question 7

True or False: Antibiotics can be used to treat fungal infections.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The misuse of antibiotics can lead to __________.

Answer 8

antibiotic resistance

Question 9

True or False: It is safe to take antibiotics without a prescription.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Fill in the blank: __________ is a common side effect of antibiotic use.

Answer 10

Diarrhea

Question 11

What is the purpose of a culture and sensitivity test?

Answer 11

To determine which antibiotic is effective against a specific bacterial infection.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: What is the primary reason for the development of antibiotic resistance? A) Natural selection B) Increased hygiene C) Vaccination

Answer 12

A) Natural selection

Question 13

True or False: All antibiotics have the same side effects.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What is the significance of the antibiotic spectrum?

Answer 14

It determines the range of bacteria that an antibiotic can effectively treat.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common side effect of antibiotics? A) Headache B) Nausea C) Both A and B

Answer 15

C) Both A and B

Question 16

What is the purpose of taking the full course of antibiotics?

Answer 16

To ensure all bacteria are eliminated and to prevent the development of resistance.

Question 17

True or False: Antibiotics can be used to prevent infections in some cases.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

HARDER QUESTIONS OR QUESTIONS NOT STUDIED

Question 19

What is the mechanism of action for penicillin?

Answer 19

Penicillin works by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls.

Question 20

What type of bacteria does the antibiotic vancomycin primarily target?

Answer 20

Vancomycin primarily targets Gram-positive bacteria.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which antibiotic is commonly used for treating strep throat? A) Azithromycin B) Amoxicillin C) Ciprofloxacin

Answer 21

B) Amoxicillin

Question 22

Fill in the blank: __________ is used to treat tuberculosis.

Answer 22

Isoniazid

Question 23

What is the main action of macrolide antibiotics?

Answer 23

Macrolide antibiotics inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria.

Question 24

What is a superbug?

Answer 24

A superbug is a strain of bacteria that has become resistant to multiple antibiotics.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The first antibiotic discovered was __________.

Answer 25

penicillin

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following antibiotics is a broad-spectrum antibiotic? A) Vancomycin B) Tetracycline C) Penicillin

Answer 26

B) Tetracycline

Question 27

What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding antibiotics?

Answer 27

The WHO provides guidelines and strategies to combat antibiotic resistance globally.

Question 28

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of antibiotic? A) Amoxicillin B) Ibuprofen C) Tetracycline

Answer 28

B) Ibuprofen