Antibiotic Resistance and Usage Quiz

A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, specifically bacteria.

The range of organisms that an antibiotic is effective against.

An antibiotic that kills bacteria.

An antibiotic that inhibits the growth and replication of bacteria.

The ability of an antibiotic to harm invading microorganisms more than human cells.

Using antibiotics incorrectly, such as not taking the full course or using them for non-bacterial infections.

Bacteria that have evolved to survive antibiotics, making them ineffective.

When resistant bacteria multiply unchecked because the antibiotics haven't killed them.

Using antibiotics without knowing the specific bacteria causing the infection. This is based on clinical judgment and might not be the most effective approach.

The lowest concentration of an antibiotic that inhibits the growth of a bacteria.

The ability of an antibiotic to kill bacteria.

The ability of an antibiotic to stop bacteria from multiplying.

A test that measures a bacteria's susceptibility to different antibiotics. Helps doctors choose the most effective antibiotic.

Combining multiple antibiotics with different mechanisms of action to increase effectiveness against infections.

The development of resistance to antibiotics in bacteria, making them harder to treat.

Different routes of administration for antibiotics: oral, rectal, intravenous, continuous, intramuscular, intrathecal, inhaled.

A type of penicillin that is resistant to penicillinase enzymes produced by bacteria.

A specific type of penicillinase-resistant penicillin used to treat infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA).

A group of penicillin antibiotics used to treat infections by gram-positive cocci, including Streptococcus pyogenes, except Staphylococcus aureus.

A type of penicillin specifically designed to combat Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a resistant bacteria.

A class of penicillin drugs that are combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor (e.g., clavulanic acid) to overcome bacterial resistance.

Fungal infections that affect the skin, hair, and nails.

Fungal infections that affect deeper tissues and organs, often in immunocompromised individuals.

A common example of a superficial mycosis caused by dermatophyne fungi.

An example of a deep fungal infection that can affect the lungs and other organs.

A group of antifungal drugs that disrupt the fungal cell membrane's permeability.

A common polyene antifungal that is effective against many serious fungal infections.

Amphotericin B can cause this serious side effect, especially in the early stages of treatment.

A group of antifungal drugs that inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane.

A type of antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome.

A rare but serious complication of antibiotic treatment, especially clindamycin, characterized by inflammation of the colon due to a bacteria called Clostridium difficile.

The ability of an antibiotic to affect a specific range of bacteria, indicating which types of bacteria it can kill or inhibit.

A type of antibiotic used to treat Clostridium difficile infection, especially if the risk of recurrence is high.

A type of antibiotic that targets a specific type of bacteria, Clostridium difficile, which often causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

The ability of an antibiotic to be easily absorbed by the body after oral administration.

The process of breaking down chemicals, like drugs, in the body, often occurring in the liver.