Indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement.

  1. When considering taking an antibiotic to clear up an infection, one should also consider the needs of society to be protected against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.


    2. Agree Disagree

  2. New antibiotics can readily be developed that are effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria so taking antibiotics to treat illness really is not a concern.


    3. Agree Disagree

  3. Antibiotic use should be carefully regulated to prevent the over-prescription of unnecessary antibiotics.


    4. Agree Disagree

  4. Antibiotics should only be prescribed as a last course of action in fighting a disease.


    5. Agree Disagree

  5. Antibiotics should be prescribed early, as a preventative measure, against the possibility of infection.


    6. Agree Disagree

  6. It is acceptable to take antibiotics prescribed by a doctor but antibiotics should not be made available for over-the-counter purchase.


    7. Agree Disagree

  7. Doctors should carefully document their prescriptions for antibiotics, including whether the antibiotic therapy cleared up the infection.


    8. Agree Disagree

  8. Antibiotics have clearly lengthened the life span of the human species by warding off disease, and their unregulated use should be continued.


    9. Agree Disagree

  9. The limited use of antibiotics to treat disease is acceptable but antimicrobial agents should be banned from hand soap.


    10. Agree Disagree

  10. Human use of antibiotics is acceptable, but the widespread use of antibiotics in livestock should be carefully regulated.


    11. Agree Disagree

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