Antibiotics are Overused

The video discusses the misuse of antibiotics, particularly in the U.S., highlighting their ineffectiveness against viral infections like Ebola. It examines the overprescription of antibiotics in pediatrics, challenges in diagnosing infections, and the resulting antibiotic resistance. The video also explores how physician assumptions about patient expectations lead to unnecessary prescriptions, using the case of Thomas Eric Duncan as an example.

What was the initial treatment given to the first Ebola patient in the United States?

• Antibiotics

• Antiviral medication

• Vaccination

• Pain relievers

Why are antibiotics often ineffective in treating conjunctivitis?

• They cause allergic reactions

• Conjunctivitis is often caused by viruses

• They are not absorbed by the eye

• They are too strong for the condition

What percentage of children with acute respiratory infections have bacterial illnesses?

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

What is a common misconception about antibiotics and contagiousness?

• Antibiotics immediately stop contagiousness

• Antibiotics make people more contagious

• Antibiotics have no effect on contagiousness

• Antibiotics are only for bacterial infections

What was the main predictor for an antibiotic prescription in the 1999 study?

• Severity of symptoms

• Patient's age

• Physician's assumption of parental expectation

• Duration of illness

In the studies mentioned, how often did physicians correctly guess patient expectations for antibiotics?

• 50% of the time

• 75% of the time

• 33% of the time

• 90% of the time

What is the potential harm of overprescribing antibiotics according to the video?

• Development of antibiotic resistance

• Improved patient satisfaction

• Increased cost of healthcare

• Faster recovery times