WorksheetsCause and Effect
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 55mins
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
*Extra Credit* What type of text is this article?
Narrative
Expository
Technical
Persuasive
