In Late 2001, a Number of American Citizens Died from Anthrax

question 55

Multiple Choice

In late 2001, a number of American citizens died from Anthrax poisoning that caused widespread fear amongst citizens. What is the best reason why widespread distribution of antibiotics was not recommended?

• A) Antibiotics are not used to treat anthrax exposure
• B) This is a very expensive course of treatment
• C) Indescriminate use may cause significant side effects
• D) Overuse of antibiotics could result in a resistant strain of the agent

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Definitions:

Method Of Elimination

A technique for solving systems of equations by eliminating one variable at a time to find the values of the others.

Fractions

Numerical quantities that represent a part of a whole, typically in the form of 'numerator/denominator'.

Linear Equations

Equations of the first degree, meaning they involve only first-degree variables and constants, typically having a straight line as their graph.

Method Of Elimination

A technique used in solving systems of equations where one variable is eliminated by adding or subtracting the equations in order to solve for the other variable.