Question

It is inappropriate to prescribe antibacterial agents to treat colds or flu because
A. the microbes involved can develop resistance rapidly
B. these diseases are transmitted by endospores which are difficult to kill
C. these diseases are caused by viruses
D. these diseases exhibit cross resistance
E. these diseases can act synergistically with each other

Answer 1

Answer:

The diseases are caused by viruses (option C)

Explanation:

To begin with, antibacterial agents are groups of materials that are specifically used to disinfect surfaces as well as eliminate or kill bacteria that are potentially harmful.

Cold and flu are not caused by bacteria. As such, it would be inappropriate to use antibacterial agents to treat such diseases because they are viral infections (caused by virus). Thus, antiviral agents are appropriate for treating cold and flu.