Chapter 15: Drugs

Question 1

Describe a drug

Answer 1

any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body

Question 2

Describe the use of antibiotics

Answer 2

for the treatment of bacterial infections

Question 3

Are all bacteria’s destroyed by antibiotics

Answer 3

some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics which reduces the effectiveness of antibiotics

Question 4

Why should we use antibiotics when essential

Answer 4

using antibiotics only when essential can limit the development of resistant bacteria such as MRSA

Question 5

Do antibiotics kill viruses?

Answer 5

antibiotics kill bacteria but do not affect viruses