Principles of Treatment of Infectious Diseases

The video tutorial covers the roles of doctors and pharmacists in disease treatment, focusing on infectious diseases. It explains the symptoms and treatment methods, including symptom-directed and pathogen-specific approaches. The discovery of antibiotics by Alexander Fleming and their function in inhibiting bacterial growth is discussed. The challenges in developing antiviral drugs due to the unique nature of viruses are also highlighted.

Who is responsible for the preparation and dispensing of medicines?

• Nurse

• Pharmacist

• Doctor

• Surgeon

What is a common symptom of an infectious disease?

• Weight gain

• Increased appetite

• Inflammation

• Improved vision

Which type of treatment focuses on alleviating symptoms of a disease?

• Holistic treatment

• Preventive treatment

• Symptom-directed treatment

• Pathogen-specific treatment

What is the primary goal of pathogen-specific treatment?

• To kill or inhibit the pathogen

• To provide nutritional support

• To reduce stress levels

• To boost the immune system

Who discovered the first antibiotic?

• Louis Pasteur

• Alexander Fleming

• Robert Koch

• Edward Jenner

Why is it challenging to develop antiviral drugs?

• Viruses multiply very slowly

• Viruses have a complex cellular structure

• Viruses lack cellular organization

• Viruses are resistant to all drugs

What does the term 'antibiotic' mean in Greek?

• Against life

• Against bacteria

• For life

• For bacteria