Topic 15 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a drug?
A
Any substance taken into the body which modifies or affects chemical reactions in body
2
Q
What type of drugs are given for bacterial infections?
A
Antibiotics
3
Q
Why are some antibiotics less effective or no longer effective?
A
Bacteria can develop resistance to certain antibiotics
4
Q
What is antibiotic resistance?
A
When bacteria are no longer affected by a certain type of antibiotic
5
Q
What is a ‘superbug’?
A
Bacteria which have become resistant to the majority of the different antibiotics available today
6
Q
Give one example of a superbug
A
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
7
Q
Give two ways that the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria be limited?
A
- Limiting the use of antibiotics for minor ailments like sore throats
- Ensuring that patients complete the full course of antibiotics
