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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What type of infection can K. pneumoniae cause?

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

    What does 'prescribing empirically' mean?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Oral bacteria</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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