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?

<p>Sepsis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>P. aeruginosa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of infection can K. pneumoniae cause?

<p>UTIs, pneumonia, and GI infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To help students understand how antibiotics are organised and their prescription rules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can it be difficult to learn about antibiotics?

<p>Because there are too many infections caused by bacteria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prescribing empirically' mean?

<p>Prescribing based on the doctor's best guess (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Students will understand the organisation and prescription rules of antibiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To focus on understanding why a certain antibiotic is used (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>That help is available and it's okay to take time to understand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Gram negative bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Optimising antibiotic coverage and narrowing the focus as much as possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide more information for clinical application of LSRC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dr David McMaster (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flucloxacillin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Interfering with LPS synthesis in Gram negative bacteria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To illustrate the complexity of antibiotics and bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The spectrum of activity of antibiotics, meaning killing or stopping growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of reviewing antibiotic prescriptions frequently?

<p>To optimise antibiotic coverage and reduce unnecessary use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To understand the chart and its significance in clinical application (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Oral bacteria (B)</p> 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?

<p>Coverage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To determine the course of treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ESBL in antibiotic treatment?

<p>It is a mechanism of resistance that can complicate treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of ESBL genes?

<p>They can be found on plasmids, which are small, parasitic bits of DNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Use a macrolide in place of a penicillin as an alternative therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The beta-lactam chemistry is present, but the enzyme fails to destroy it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of beta-lactamase inhibitors?

<p>They are actually drugs that decrease the activity of the enzyme (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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