Antibiotic Quiz Dec 2021

1.

Removing the cause of the patient’s symptoms with definitive treatment is needed, rather than prescribing antibiotics and expecting a cure.

False

True

2.

Spreading awareness of antimicrobial resistance and preventing infections to reduce the risk of disease are important. The third element is antibiotic stewardship, which optimizes the use of antibiotics only when necessary and appropriate.

True

False

3.

Antimicrobial Resistance, without action now, is projected to cause more deaths from infections than from cancer in 30 years.

True

False

4.

A review of antibiotic prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic found a 22% increase in BOTH the United Kingdom AND the United States.

False

True

5.

Patient education and feedback on what to do if he or she experiences side effects is essential when prescribing antibiotics.

False

True

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