Question detail
What is one major concern regarding the use of antibiotics?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. They can cause allergic reactions
- B. They are effective against all pathogens
- C. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains
- D. They are not available for all bacterial infections
Answer
The correct option is The emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains because it matches the approved biology in Antibiotics and painkillers within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is The emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains because it stays accurate for Antibiotics and painkillers in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain how antibiotics have greatly reduced deaths from infectious bacterial diseases and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding the Impact of Antibiotics
Students often believe that antibiotics can cure all types of diseases, including viral infections.
Students should learn that antibiotics specifically target bacterial infections and do not work against viruses. Emphasizing the distinction between bacterial and viral pathogens will help clarify this concept.
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