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?
a recent white house budget request called for significant funds to be allocated to fight the problem of antibiotic resistance.
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.
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:

To support the claim that prescribing antibiotics for untreatable illnesses is dangerous and should stop, we need evidence showing harm. The first option is about budget allocation, not direct danger. The third is about overprescribing frequency, not danger. The second option shows overprescribing (including for untreatable cases) leads to antibiotic - resistant bacteria, which cause hard - to - treat infections, directly proving the danger.

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.