Question

A 30-year-old woman goes to the doctor complaining of flu symptoms: fever, chills, muscle aches, and exhaustion. The doctor compares the effectiveness of bed rest versus antibiotics in her case. Which of the following best matches the doctor's arguments?
A. She is most likely ill from a bacterial infection. Antibiotics will not be effective against the bacteria, but bed rest and plenty of fluids will help.
B. She is most likely ill from a bacterial infection. Antibiotics will be more effective against the bacteria than bed rest alone.
C. She is most likely ill from a virus. Antibiotics will be more effective against the flu virus than bed rest alone.
D. She is most likely ill from a virus. Antibiotics will not be effective against the flu virus, but bed rest and plenty of fluids will help.

Answer 1

Flu is a common viral infection that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches and fatigue. Its treatment involves primarily rest and fluid to let the body fight infection its own. In addition, over the counter anti-inflammatory pain relievers may help with symptoms. In this case, i therefore think that the doctors arguments would be, she is most likely ill from a virus. Antibiotics will not be effective against the flu virus, but bed rest and plenty of fluids will help.