Question

consider this claim: prescribing antibiotics for illnesses that they cannot treat is a dangerous practice that should be stopped. which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? multiple studies have shown that overprescribing antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic - resistant bacteria, which in turn can lead to infections that are difficult or impossible to treat. a recent white house budget request called for significant funds to be allocated to fight the problem of antibiotic resistance. according to one study, physicians prescribe antibiotics for about sixty percent of patients with sore throats, although they are helpful for only ten percent of these patients.

Explanation:

The claim is about the danger of prescribing antibiotics for non - treatable illnesses. The first option directly links overprescribing (including prescribing for non - treatable cases) to the development of antibiotic - resistant bacteria and difficult/impossible to treat infections, which is a major danger. The second option just mentions a budget request to fight resistance, not directly showing the danger of the practice. The third option shows overprescribing for sore throats but doesn't fully capture the danger as comprehensively as the first one.

Answer:

Multiple studies have shown that overprescribing antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic - resistant bacteria, which in turn can lead to infections that are difficult or impossible to treat.