Herbal Antibiotics 2020

Level 2 & 3 CPE

Suggested Performance Indicators: 2.1.3, 2.1.8, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.7, 6.1.2, 6.1.5, 6.1.8, 6.2.3, 6.2.5, 6.3.8, 8.1.1, 8.1.5, 8.3.1, 8.3.3, 8.3.4, 8.3.5, 8.3.7, 10.2.9, 10.2.11

CPE Type: 720 for Printed/Paper Tests, 740 for Web-based/Online Tests

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1. Discuss three reasons why there is concern about the growing prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

2. Describe three known ways pathogenic bacteria become antibiotic resistant.

3. Identify the main vector for the spread of resistant organisms in the general population.

4. Explain the significance of a bacteria being gram-positive or gram-negative and the ability to kill it.

5. Define synergist and explain how it works.

6. List two actions of licorice and berberine.

7. Identify the herb used to treat vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections.

8. List a medical use for each of the following herbs: piperine, echinacea, goldenseal and yarrow.

9. Define and explain the function of systemic antibacterials.

10. Identify four herbs that should not be given to a pregnant woman.

11. Describe two medical uses of cryptolepsis.

12. List two antiparasitic herbs.

13. Explain why honey is used in wound healing and infections.

14. Describe two functions and two precautions with the use of ginger.

15. Discuss how herb doses can be determined for a child.