15 Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
drug
A
any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body
2
Q
describe the use of antibiotics of bacterial infections
A
treatment of bacterial infections
3
Q
antibiotics
A
chemical substances made by certain fungi or bacteria that affect the working of bacterial cells, either by disrupting their structure or function or by preventing them from reproducing
4
Q
what are antibiotics effective against?
A
bacteria not viruses
5
Q
what reduces the effectiveness of antibiotics? (in terms of bacteria)
A
some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics
6
Q
why are commonly prescribed antibiotics becoming less effective?
A
- overuse and being prescribed when not necessary
- patients failing to complete the fully prescribed course by a doctor
- large scale use of antibiotics in farming to prevent disease when livestock are kept closely even when they ain’t sick
7
Q
why should you only use antibiotics when essential?
A
can limit the development of resistant bacteria such as MRSA
