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? 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. 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.

Explanation:

The claim is about the danger of prescribing antibiotics for untreatable illnesses. The first option only shows over - prescription for sore throats but doesn't explain the danger. The second option is about a budget request, not directly related to the danger of the practice. The third option clearly links overprescribing (which includes prescribing for untreatable illnesses) to the development of antibiotic - resistant bacteria (a danger), thus directly supporting the claim.

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.