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What is the term used by medical experts to describe the situation when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?

Microbial resistance (correct)
Bacterial growth inhibition
Antibiotic mutation
Disease-causing bacteria destruction

According to the passage, what is the consequence of the prolonged use of antibiotics?

Complete eradication of bacteria from the body
Mutation in the bacteria, making them resistant to drugs (correct)
Enhanced effectiveness of antibiotics
Reduction in microbial resistance

What is the main concern highlighted in the passage?

The lack of availability of antibiotics in Southeast Asian countries
The excessive use of antibiotics without understanding their side-effects (correct)
The overprescription of painkillers by doctors
The ineffective nature of antibiotics in treating diseases

What has the World Health Organization warned Southeast Asian countries about?

Substantial rise in deaths due to microbial resistance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the situation described in the passage?

Unrestrained use of antibiotics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do medical experts believe is happening to medicines due to their prolonged use?

Becoming poisonous (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern about the use of medicines according to the passage?

Medicines are causing diseases to worsen (C) Signup and view all the answers

How has the unnecessary use of medicines become a trend?

People are taking medicines for every small ailment and advising others to do so (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the word 'antibiotics'?

Against life (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some people think it is a status symbol to take strong drugs?

Because taking strong drugs is a mark of being educated and aware (D) Signup and view all the answers

What impact does unnecessary consumption of antibiotics have, according to the passage?

It increases the resistance of microorganisms and decreases the immunity of individuals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of intensive research and in-depth studies according to the passage?

The finding that unnecessary use of medicines has created a trend in which people take medicines for every small ailment and advise others to do so (C) Signup and view all the answers

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