How Much Do You REALLY
Know About Antibiotics?
Antibiotics fight infections caused by:
Viruses
Bacteria
Viruses and Bacteria
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Bacteria are germs that cause colds and flu.
True
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False
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Which of these illnesses should
be treated with antibiotics?
Runny nose
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Strep throat
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Flu
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Cold
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Infections can become resistant to antibiotics.
True
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False
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You can help prevent antibiotic-resistant
infections if you:
Don't take an antibiotic for a viral infection.
Don't save an antibiotic for the next time you are sick.
Don't take an antibiotic prescribed for someone else.
Take your antibiotic exactly as your health care provider tells you.
All of the above
Yes... but all
are correct!
Yes... but all
are correct!
Yes... but all
are correct!
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are correct!
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What can happen if you get
an antibiotic-resistant infection?
You may have a longer-lasting illness.
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You may have to visit the doctor more.
Yes... but all
are correct!
You may require
hospitalization.
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You may need more costly medicine that may cause side effects.
Yes... but all
are correct!
All of the above
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Antibiotic resistance has been called one of the world's most pressing public health problems.
True
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False
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