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?

Answer 1

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.

She is most likely ill from a bacterial infection. Antibiotics will be more effective against the bacteria than bed rest alone.

She is most likely ill from a virus. Antibiotics will be more effective against the flu virus than bed rest alone.

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 2

C. :)