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What is a consequence of the improper use of antibiotics?
What is a consequence of the improper use of antibiotics?
- The eradication of bacterial diseases
- An increase in antibiotic resistance in bacteria (correct)
- A decrease in the over-the-counter sale of antibiotics
- The development of new antibiotics
How can doctors contribute to the improper use of antibiotics?
How can doctors contribute to the improper use of antibiotics?
- By only prescribing antibiotics when necessary
- By prescribing the wrong type of antibiotic when they are needed (correct)
- By educating patients on the proper use of antibiotics
- By never prescribing antibiotics
What is a crucial step in reducing the misuse of antibiotics?
What is a crucial step in reducing the misuse of antibiotics?
- Developing new antibiotics
- Providing patients with information on when and how to use antibiotics (correct)
- Prohibiting the use of antibiotics in agriculture
- Limiting the sale of antibiotics over the counter
Who can contribute to the misuse of antibiotics?
Who can contribute to the misuse of antibiotics?
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What is a result of patients buying antibiotics over the counter without a prescription?
What is a result of patients buying antibiotics over the counter without a prescription?
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What type of biological substances can pose a threat to human health?
What type of biological substances can pose a threat to human health?
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How can biological substances that pose a threat to human health be transmitted?
How can biological substances that pose a threat to human health be transmitted?
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What group of organisms is responsible for posing a threat to human health?
What group of organisms is responsible for posing a threat to human health?
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Why are biological substances a threat to human health?
Why are biological substances a threat to human health?
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What is the primary group affected by biological substances that pose a threat to health?
What is the primary group affected by biological substances that pose a threat to health?
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