quiz 12 Flashcards
How is HIV spread?
sexual contact or exchange of bodily fluids
What is a pathogen?
A micro-organism that causes disease
How can spread of athlete’s foot be prevented?
By treating the skin with anti-fungal chemicals and washing clothes regularly
What is a double blind trial?
Where neither the patient nor the doctor knows whether the drug is being given to the patient
Why might viruses cause more damage than bacteria?
Viruses live and reproduce inside cells,causing cell damage.
What happens in the second stage of the clinical trial?
Drugs are tested on healthy volunteers and patients to find the best dose
How are Gonorrhoea bacteria spread?
Gonorrhoea is spread by sexual contact
Which drug was first made from plants called foxgloves?
Digitalis
What are the features of a good medicine?
effective,safe and stable
How can the spread of Gonorrhoea be reduced?
Treatment with antibiotics or use of contraception
What is tobacco mosaic virus and what type of organism does it affect?
A widespread plant pathogen affecting many species of plants
What are the symptoms of salmonella infection?
Fever,abdominal cramps,vomiting and diarrhoea
What is rose black spot disease?
A fungal disease where purple or black spots develop on leaves
In terms of drugs,what does toxicity mean?
How dangerous the drug could be
