The Trouble with Antibiotics Questions

What was the focus of the FRONTLINE documentary The Trouble with Antibiotics?

• The use of antibiotics in cosmetic products

• The history of antibiotic development

• The emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

• The impact of antibiotics on the environment

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How many people were reported to be killed annually in the U.S. due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria at the time of the documentary?

• More than 20,000

• Between 5,000 and 10,000

• Between 10,000 and 15,000

• Less than 5,000

Where were outbreaks of 'nightmare bacteria' reported to be paralyzing some of America’s best hospitals?

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What was the main concern raised about the use of antibiotics in industrial-scale animal agriculture?

• Rising demand for meat

• Increased cost of meat

• Promotion of food animals’ health and growth

• Reduced environmental impact

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What was the regulatory landscape around antibiotics in animal agriculture at the time of the documentary?

• Strict regulations in place

• No regulations at all

• Limited regulations with loopholes

• Regulations only for certain types of animals

What was the main challenge in linking the use of antibiotics on farms to human illness?

• Difficulty in tracking antibiotic use

• Lack of public awareness

• Lack of scientific evidence

• Resistance from farmers

What was the work of a team in Flagstaff, Arizona, focused on in relation to antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

• Developing new antibiotics

• Exploring genetic links between antibiotic-resistant bacteria on supermarket meat and human infections

• Educating farmers about antibiotic use

• Linking antibiotic use to human illness

What was the reason behind the lack of data on how antibiotics were being used on farms?

• Farmers not being required to report antibiotic use

• Inadequate technology for data collection

• Lack of government oversight

• Farmers' refusal to disclose information