Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 6.15 Hospital Acquired Infections and Practice Codes Questions

Explain how prescribing codes reduce selection for resistant bacteria, interpret prescription trends and evaluate alternatives that preserve gut flora using marked questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • explain how antibiotic-prescribing codes reduce selection for resistant bacteria
  • interpret prescription trends and resistance data as evidence of selection pressure
  • evaluate non-antibiotic alternatives that preserve gut flora and treat resistant infections

Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 6.15 Hospital Acquired Infections and Practice Codes Questions question 1

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The photograph shows parts of Tussilago farfara. This is a native species of plant that grows in North Africa and Central Asia.

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© Zoonar GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo This plant can be used as a medicine.

Scientists have isolated antibacterial compounds from plants such as Tussilago farfara.

Explain how the code of practice for prescribing antibiotics helps to control infections.

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