Question

question 26 of 30 a television commercial shows tired, sad people while describing unpleasant medical symptoms. the people are then shown being active and happy while the narrator explains how a prescription medication can help. the medication has been approved by the fda to treat a disease that causes these symptoms. it is available by prescription only and contains 5% of the active ingredient. what can you infer about this medication? a only a doctor can diagnose people with the disease described in the commercial. b the medication can treat anyone who is feeling tired or sad. c the people in the commercial support the claims made. d the medicine is safe for anyone to take.

Explanation:

The commercial describes a prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat a disease causing symptoms like tiredness and sadness. Prescription medications require a doctor’s diagnosis for prescription, implying only a doctor can diagnose the disease in the commercial. Other options are unsupported: B incorrectly generalizes symptoms to anyone; C is unsubstantiated by the commercial’s content; D is false as it is prescription-only.

Answer:

A. Only a doctor can diagnose people with the disease described in the commercial.