Antimicrobial Resistance

History of Antibiotics

100

Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic in 1928. What was the antibiotic named? Salvarsan Penicillin Vancomycin Doxycycline

Penicillin

200

Antibiotic resistance has been called one of the world's most pressing public health problems. True or False

True

300

What was the first disease to be treated with specific chemical? A) TB B) Syphilis C) Bacterial Meningitis D) Whooping Cough E) Scarlet Fever

B

400

Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic from which type of organism? Plant Fungus Protist Archaebacterium

Fungus: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin from the fungus Penicillium notatum in 1928.

500

Antimicrobial drugs that are derived from the natural processes of some microorganisms and that can inhibit or destroy other microorganisms are specifically known as what... A) Chemotherapeutic drugs B) Prophylactic drugs C) Semisynthetic Drugs D) Synthetic Drugs E) Antibiotics

E

Prevention Strategies

100

What are the 4 moments of Hand Hygiene?

1. Before initial patient/environment contact 2. Before Aseptic procedure 3. After body/fluid exposure risk 4. After patient/environment contact

200

I can prevent antibiotic-resistant infections when I: (hint: More than one may apply) a)don't take an antibiotic for a viral infection b)don't save an antibiotic for the next time I am sick c)don't take an antibiotic prescribed for someone else d)take my antibiotic exactly as my healthcare provider tells me

A, B, C, D

300

Handwashing is the best way to stop the spread of infections within your family (friends, work, etc.). True or False?

True: 80 percent of common infections are spread by hands. Handwashing with regular soap and water is the best way to stop the spread of infections.

400

Strategy Handwashing with plain soap is the best way to stop the spread of infections True or False

True: Plain soap will remove the dirt and grease that attract bad bacteria and viruses. Plain soap does not promote antibiotic resistance in the bacteria that normally live on our hands or in our environment. Using antibacterial products unnecessarily increases the concentration of antibiotics in the water supply and in the environment and may contribute to antibiotic resistance.

500

How many core prevention health strategies for the antimicrobial resistance problem have World Health Organization created?

5

Specific Diseases

100

Which of these illnesses should be treated with antibiotics? Runny Nose Influenza Strep Throat Cold

Strep Throat

200

Healthy elderly people with bacteria in their urine need antibiotics. True or False?

False: Bacteria in the urine, in the absence of signs and symptoms of infection, is referred to as asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), and does NOT indicate an infection requiring antibiotics. ASB is very common in the elderly, patients residing in long term care facilities, patients with long term catheters and patients with abnormal urinary tracts.

300

Tuberculosis used to be relatively easy to treat with antibiotics, but new strains of drug-resistant germs are greatly complicating treatment. Which of these other conditions have become harder to treat because of antibiotic resistance? a. Gonorrhea b. Staph infections c. Meningitis d. All of the above

d. All of the above: Antibiotic resistance has also added to the danger of malaria, bacterial pneumonia, and food-borne germs such as Campylobacter and Escherichia coli

400

How was MRSA developed antibiotic resistance? A)Altered peptide sequence in target B)Altered Target (penicillin-binding protein) C)Developed in outer membrane that is impermeable to vancomycin

B: Altered Target (penicillin-binding protien)

500

Ear infections sometimes need antibiotics, and sometimes not. True or False

True: Ear infections can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Even bacterial infections do not always need antibiotics. Many infections, like children's ear infections, usually go away on their own.

Microbiology

100

What are 2 broad spectrum antibiotics that are used to fight bacteria that have developed antibiotic resistance?

Vancomycin and gentamycin

200

Why do some antibiotics not work on anaerobic Organisms? A)The antibiotics are destroyed by anaerobic conditions B)The antibiotics are destroyed by anaerobic enzymes C)Uptake requires an O2 dependent active transport mechanism

C: Uptake requires an O2 dependent active transport mechanism.

300

If you develop a bacterial infection in a hospital, it will likely be resistant to at least one antibiotic. True or False?

True Hospitals are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant germs. These infections are difficult to treat, so be sure to let your doctor know if your illness doesn't seem to be responding to treatment.

400

Drug efflux is a form of antibacterial resistance that occurs with many antibiotics. It particularly occurs in: A) Gram-negative organisms B)Gram Positive Organisms

A: Gram Negative

500

Why might there be an absent target for an antibiotic? a.The organism was anaerobic b.The organism was fungal or viral c.The organism was gram negative d.The was an altered penicillin-binding protein

B: Antibiotics are not giving to viral or fungal infections

This & That

100

Antibiotics fight infections caused by?

Bacteria

200

What can happen if I get an antibiotic-resistant infection? (hint: More than one may apply) a) I may have a longer-lasting illness b) I may have to visit my doctor more c) I may require hospitalization d) I may need less costly medicine that may cause side effects'

A, B and C

300

Canada uses hormones in all meat used for food consumption. True or False

False: Canada only uses growth hormones in cows, for every other animal antibiotics are used to prevent disease.

400

Bacteria are germs that cause colds and flu True or False?

False. Those are viral infections

500

Bacteria still haven't found a defense against vancomycin, one of the most powerful antibiotics around. True or False

False:Vancomycin used to be a sure-fire remedy for staph infections and other illnesses, but even this drug is losing some of its punch. A few strains of vancomycin-resistant staph bacteria have emerged in the United States and a few other countries. Vancomycin is also becoming less effective against Enterococci bacteria, a major cause of urinary tract infections.