Culture Club 2 Revision Notes

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What type of bacteria is E. coli?

Gram positive

Neither Gram positive nor Gram negative

Gram negative (correct)

Both Gram positive and Gram negative

What type of infection is S. aureus commonly associated with?

Skin and soft tissue infections (correct)

Gastrointestinal infections

Urinary tract infections

Respiratory infections

Which bacterium is commonly associated with healthcare infections?

A. baumannii (correct)

S. pneumoniae

K. pneumoniae

P. aeruginosa

What is the term for a dysregulated response to infection?

Sepsis Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is commonly associated with patients who have cystic fibrosis?

P. aeruginosa Signup and view all the answers

What type of infection can K. pneumoniae cause?

UTIs, pneumonia, and GI infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Culture Club 2 session?

To help students understand how antibiotics are organised and their prescription rules Signup and view all the answers

Why can it be difficult to learn about antibiotics?

Because there are too many infections caused by bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prescribing empirically' mean?

Prescribing based on the doctor's best guess Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of the Culture Club 2 session?

Students will understand the organisation and prescription rules of antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's advice to students regarding understanding antibiotics?

To focus on understanding why a certain antibiotic is used Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's reassurance to students regarding learning about antibiotics?

That help is available and it's okay to take time to understand Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacteria does the antibiotic mentioned in the text specifically target?

Gram negative bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind de-escalation in antibiotic stewardship?

Optimising antibiotic coverage and narrowing the focus as much as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the antibiotics primer videos provided in the resources?

To provide more information for clinical application of LSRC Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the resources for medical students provided by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy?

Dr David McMaster Signup and view all the answers

What antibiotic would likely be prescribed for a skin infection or complication of infection?

Flucloxacillin Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique mechanism of action of the antibiotic mentioned in the text?

Interfering with LPS synthesis in Gram negative bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the chart shown in Slide 10?

To illustrate the complexity of antibiotics and bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the width of the boxes in the chart shown in Slide 10?

The spectrum of activity of antibiotics, meaning killing or stopping growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of reviewing antibiotic prescriptions frequently?

To optimise antibiotic coverage and reduce unnecessary use Signup and view all the answers

What is the instructor's advice regarding the chart shown in Slide 10?

To understand the chart and its significance in clinical application Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacteria might be present in a bite wound?

Oral bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability of an antibiotic to kill or stop the growth of a particular organism?

Coverage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the causative agent in a microbiology lab?

To determine the course of treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ESBL in antibiotic treatment?

It is a mechanism of resistance that can complicate treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of ESBL genes?

They can be found on plasmids, which are small, parasitic bits of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is a good rule of thumb when dealing with a beta-lactamase inhibitor?

Use a macrolide in place of a penicillin as an alternative therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of a beta-lactamase stable antibiotic?

The beta-lactam chemistry is present, but the enzyme fails to destroy it Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of beta-lactamase inhibitors?

They are actually drugs that decrease the activity of the enzyme Signup and view all the answers