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1. What is antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?

When bacteria and viruses stop spreading
When antibiotics work faster than usual
When bacteria and other microbes stop responding to antibiotics

2. What is the One Health approach?

A global initiative to promote animal, human, and environmental health
A policy focused on improving nutrition
A campaign for increasing physical fitness

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3. What type of infections are antibiotics used to treat?

Throw them in the bin
Flush them down the toilet
Return them to a pharmacy

4. How can I help prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance?

By using antibiotics for colds and the flu
By sharing antibiotics with family members
By only using antibiotics when prescribed by a doctor

5. What is the best way to dispose of unused or out-of-date antibiotics?

By using antibiotics for colds and the flu
By only using antibiotics when prescribed by a doctor
By sharing antibiotics with family members

6. How can I keep myself safe from infections?

By avoiding all forms of medication
By washing hands regularly and following good hygiene practices
By taking antibiotics whenever I feel sick

7. Why is it important to complete a full course of antibiotics?

To make sure the infection is completely treated
It leads to more difficult-to-treat infections and increases healthcare costs
It eliminates the need for new medicines

8. Can antibiotics treat viral infections like the common cold?

No, antibiotics only work on bacterial infections
Yes, they can treat all types of infections
Yes, but only in children

9. How does antimicrobial resistance affect global health?

It makes infections easier to treat
Yes, but only in children
No, antibiotics only work on bacterial infections

10. How can you help prevent antibiotic resistance in your family pets?

By giving them leftover human antibiotics when they are sick
By only giving them antibiotics prescribed by a vet and following the prescribed dosage
By treating them with antibiotics whenever they seem unwell, without consulting a vet

11. What is one way you can advocate for responsible antibiotic use in your community?

By encouraging friends to use antibiotics whenever they feel sick
By starting conversations about the importance of using antibiotics responsibly with family and friends
By ignoring the issue and leaving it to healthcare professionals

12. How can writing to your local MP help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance?

It pressures MPs to use more antibiotics
It has no effect since MPs don’t deal with health issues
It raises awareness and encourages the government to implement policies that reduce misuse of antibiotics

13. If you see misinformation about antibiotics on social media, what should you do?

Challenge the misinformation politely and share trusted sources of information
Ignore it because it’s not your responsibility
Agree with it to avoid conflict

14. Where is the best place to find trusted information about antimicrobial resistance?

Social media posts from random accounts
Official health websites like the NHS or World Health Organization
Blogs from people who aren’t medical professionals

15. How can you use your purchasing power to support the fight against superbugs?

By buying products from companies regardless of their antibiotic policies
By purchasing antibiotics online without a prescription
By choosing to avoid companies that misuse or overuse antibiotics in their products

16. What is a creative way to spread awareness about antimicrobial resistance at school or university?

Start an after-school club or university group focused on educating others about superbugs
Keep the information to yourself
Wait for someone else to start a group

17. Why is it important to talk to your friends and family about antibiotic resistance?

To make sure they never use antibiotics
To help them understand how to use antibiotics responsibly and prevent the spread of resistant bacteria
To encourage them to stockpile antibiotics

18. How can you ensure you’re not spreading misinformation when talking about antibiotics?

By sharing unverified information from social media
By using trusted sources like the NHS, CDC, or WHO for facts and advice
By guessing what seems right

19. How can young people influence change regarding the misuse of antibiotics?

By educating their peers through clubs, campaigns, or social media platforms
By assuming only adults can make a difference
By ignoring the problem until it becomes more serious

20. What is a positive step towards reducing the spread of antibiotic resistance globally?

Using antibiotics for all illnesses, even minor ones
Encouraging others to use leftover antibiotics
Advocating for policies that promote responsible antibiotic use in healthcare and agriculture

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