Ch 15 -(Drugs) Flashcards
1
Q
Define drug
A
Any substance taken into the body that modifies (alters) or affects chemical reactions in the body.
2
Q
What is an example of a medicinal drug?
A
Antibiotics
3
Q
What is the site of drug metabolism?
A
Liver
4
Q
Define antibiotics
A
chemical substances made by fungi or bacteria that affect the working of bacterial cells either by disrupting the structure or function by preventing them from reproducing.
5
Q
Can antibiotics be used to treat virus?
A
No
6
Q
Why are commonly prescribed antibiotics becoming less effective?
A
- overuse
- failing to complete the full prescribed course
- use of antibiotics in farming to prevent diseases when animals are not sick.
7
Q
What is a common antibiotic resistant mutated bacteria?
A
MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
8
Q
How can individual prevent the antibiotic resistant increasing?
A
- taking antibiotics when essential
- ensure entire course is completed.
