Treating Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are antibiotics
A
-like penicillin, kill bacteria, DO NOT KILL VIRUSES
2
Q
Example of a strain of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics
A
MRSA
3
Q
How do you reduce the rate at which resistant strains of bacteria develop
A
- doctors shouldnt prescribe antibiotics unless it’s needed, for non serious infections and for viral infections
- patients must complete their course of anti biopics so that all bacteria are killed and none survive to form resistant strains
4
Q
Why could antiviral drugs be dangerous
A
Could damage body’s tissue
5
Q
What is digitalis
A
Heart drug that originates from foxgloves
6
Q
What is aspirin
A
Pain killer which originated from willow
7
Q
Who discovered penicillins
A
Alexander fleming
8
Q
What is a double-blind trial
A
Neither the patient nor the doctor know which medicine the person is taking
