Cause and Effect

Why did doctors over-prescribe antibiotics?

• They thought all bacteria were bad.

• They thought it was healthy to take a lot of medicine.

• They wanted to create stronger bacteria.

• They didn't know if illnesses were from bacteria or viruses and wanted to be safe.

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What kind of illness can antibodies fight?

• fungal infection

• bacterial infection

• viral infection

• autoimmune disorder

Why is taking too many antibiotics bad?

• You can get addicted to them.

• Bacteria can begin to fight against them.

• They attract more viruses.

• There is a limited amount available.

What happens when antibiotics don't work against bacteria anymore?

• The bacteria becomes resistant.

• The bacteria becomes a plague.

• The bacteria becomes weaker.

• The bacteria dies off.

How do antibiotics cause this problem? (antibiotics not working against bacteria anymore)

• They put out chemicals that make bacteria stronger and more dangerous.

• They damage the immune system.

• They kill weak bacteria first and leave the strong ones. Over time, mostly strong ones are left.

• They make it easier for illnesses to spread.

What is one way to prevent this problem? (antibiotics not working against bacteria)

• Don't take all of your medicine.

• Get a flu shot.

• Take more cold medicine.

• Only take antibiotics when the doctor says they are needed.

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What happens when your body's good bacteria get killed by antibiotics?

• If you have a virus, you end up getting worse because good bacteria can't help.

• All of the bacteria is replaced by a virus.

• You will have to go to the hospital.

• You will get a fever and will have to take medicine to bring it down.

Which option is NOT a reason why antibiotics don't always cure sickness?

• You might not be sick because of bacteria.

• You have a bacterial illness.

• You may have resistant bacteria in your body that destroy the antibiotic.

• You might not have the right antibiotic for what kind of sickness you have.

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How can you help your body get better?

• Go back to school right away.

• Get lots of rest.

• Find other sick people to spend time with.

• Take a freezing cold bath and go running.

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Why is it good to save antibiotics for when they're really needed?

• to keep from running out of them

• to save money

• to keep from going to the doctor

• to make sure they work when you need them

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