Antibiotic Anesthetic Techniques
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What is the primary function of antibiotics?

  • To alleviate symptoms of the flu
  • To slow down the growth of bacteria (correct)
  • To prevent the common cold
  • To destroy viruses
  • Who discovered the first natural antibiotic in 1928?

  • Thomas Edison
  • Marie Curie
  • Alexander Fleming (correct)
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Which type of antibiotic kills bacteria?

  • Penicillin
  • Bacteriostatic antibiotics
  • Bactericidal antibiotics (correct)
  • Antiviral antibiotics
  • What is one of the side effects of taking antibiotics?

    <p>Diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can antibiotics treat viral infections?

    <p>No, they only treat bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteriostatic antibiotics work?

    <p>They prevent bacteria from multiplying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alexander Fleming predict regarding antibiotics?

    <p>The rise of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?

    <p>Bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria, while bacteriostatic antibiotics slow down bacterial growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin, the first natural antibiotic?

    <p>1928</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't antibiotics be used to treat viral infections?

    <p>Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?

    <p>Bacteria no longer respond to the antibiotics' effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of taking antibiotics?

    <p>Muscle soreness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alexander Fleming predict would happen with the use of antibiotics in the future?

    <p>Antibiotics will become less effective due to resistant bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long may it take for patients to feel better or have their symptoms improve after taking the first dose of antibiotics?

    <p>A few hours or days after taking the first dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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