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Antibiotics And Painkillers (GCSE Biology)

The following is a GCSE Biology test covering 'Antibiotics And Painkillers' from the broader topic Infection And Response. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Why are peer-reviewed scientific publications important when evaluating claims about a new antibiotic or painkiller?
Why do hospitals perform sensitivity testing for antibiotics on bacteria taken from a patient?
Which statement about antibiotics and antiseptics is correct?
Why can viruses not be treated with antibiotics?
How does bacterial mutation contribute to antibiotic resistance?
Which practice on farms can contribute to antibiotic resistance spreading to humans?
Who discovered penicillin (the first antibiotic) by observing mould killing bacteria?
Which painkiller is mainly used to reduce fever and relieve pain but has little anti-inflammatory effect?
What is one reason paracetamol (acetaminophen) must be dosed carefully?
Which of the following best explains why antibiotic-resistant infections can spread quickly in a hospital?
Which substance is used to treat bacterial infections by killing or stopping bacterial growth?