Antibiotic Resistance
True or false: Antibiotic resistance is when viruses no longer respond to the antibiotics that once killed them.
false! bacteria not viruses
What is a biological preparation to induce immunity?
a vaccine
Alexander Fleming created this antibiotic and it is commonly used to treat bacterial infections like strept throat.
penicillin
This over-the-counter medication is commonly used to reduce fever and relieve pain.
Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Why is it important to take your medication with a fluid?
to prevent choking
What is one way to prevent antibiotic resistance?
* any of these
- infection control, vaccination, use narrow spectrum antibiotics, minimize antibiotic use, create more anitbiotics
Why is it important for many people in a group, such as yourselves, to get vaccinated?
to develop herd immunity
What is the correct term for the use of chemicals to treat a disease?
chemotherapy
What drink is recommended to take with your vitamin D supplement?
If you forget to take a dose of medication, you should do this.
Consult with your healthcare provider
This type of bacteria, often found in hospitals, is resistant to many antibiotics and can cause serious infections. (Hint** four letters)
MRSA
Who tracked cholera infections via London neighborhood water sources? He is also known as the father of epidemiology.
John Snow
True or false: a superinfection can occur when broad-spectrum antibiotics are used to treat an initial infection, and then causing a second infection.
true
Beta blockers are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs for older adults because of the high rate of ______ disease.
heart
When prescribed antibiotics, it is important to do this, even when you start feeling better.
Finish the entire prescribed dose
What are the three ways bacteria gain resistance to antibiotics?
1. Conjugation
2. Transformation
3. Transduction
What is a vaccine that contains live virus particles that have been weakened to keep them from causing disease?
a live attenuated vaccine
What are the four antibiotic mechanisms?
- inhibition of cell wall synthesis
- inhibition of protein synthesis
- inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis
- inhibition of metabolic pathways
This medication is used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis by helping to reduce inflammation and slow down the rapid growth of skin cells.
Skyrizi
This is the term for when you take multiple medications that could interact with each other, causing side effects or reducing their effectiveness.
What are ALL of the antibiotic resistance mechanisms?
Efflux pumps, entry deniability, enzyme-directed inhibition, target modication, target protection, alternative pathways, making more target
What is the duration of an average primary immune response when exposed to a pathogen?
2-3 weeks
What are five characteristics of the ideal antimicrobial drug.
selective toxicity, microbicidal, soluble, potent long enough to act, does not lead to resistance, assists the activities of the host's defenses, remains active in tissues, delivered to the site of infection, reasonably priced, does not disrupt the host's health
This medication class blocks the effects of angiotensin II, helping to lower blood pressure.
ACE inhibitors
Taking too many of these common pain relievers can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, kidney damage, and heart problems.
NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)