Antibiotics: Importance of Completing the Full Course

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What is the primary purpose of antibiotics?

To treat viral infections

To boost the immune system

To kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria (correct)

To stimulate bacterial growth

How do antibiotics work to kill bacteria?

By interfering with bacterial growth and metabolic activities (correct)

By promoting bacterial growth

By enhancing bacterial cell walls

By strengthening the bacterial cell membrane

What happens to a bacterial cell when its cell wall is weakened by antibiotics?

It bursts and dies (correct)

It replicates at a faster rate

It transforms into a virus

It shrinks and becomes dormant

Which of the following activities do some antibiotics target to inhibit bacterial growth?

Inhibiting enzyme action on folic acid synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes antibiotics from other drugs in terms of their target?

They target only bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed?

To prevent antibiotic resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about antibiotics?

Antibiotics can effectively treat viral infections. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the bacterial cell membrane play in the effectiveness of antibiotics?

Hinders the movement of substances into the bacterial cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of inhibiting protein synthesis in bacterial ribosomes?

Prevention of bacterial growth and replication. Signup and view all the answers

Why are antibiotics ineffective against viruses?

Viruses do not rely on folic acid for growth like bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

How do some antibiotics contribute to the weakening and bursting of bacterial cells?

By breaking up the bacterial cell membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of chemically modifying antibiotics?

To make them more toxic to bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes antibiotics from other drugs in terms of their mechanism of action?

Antibiotics target specific cellular processes in bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

Antibiotics: Importance of Completing the Full Course

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