Question

which type of medicine kills disease - causing bacteria to prevent infections, but also kills the good bacteria that your body needs?
a. antibiotics
b. chemotherapy drugs
c. steroids
d. analgesics

Explanation:

Antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria. However, they are not always selective and can also eliminate beneficial bacteria in the body. Chemotherapy drugs target cancer - cells, steroids are mainly for reducing inflammation and immune - system regulation, and analgesics are for pain relief.

Answer:

A. Antibiotics