Bacteria and Viruses Quick Check 3 of 33 of 3 Items Question A patient has a cough and a fever, and she has been experiencing headaches. The patient has not eaten anything that had spoiled. She has not been bitten by any insects recently. The patient’s sister has similar symptoms. Both of them had recently spent time with a friend who was recovering from a cold. Should the doctor prescribe antibiotics?(1 point) Responses No, antibiotics should not be prescribed because the patient likely has a bacterial infection. No, antibiotics should not be prescribed because the patient likely has a bacterial infection. Yes, antibiotics should be prescribed because the patient likely has a viral infection. Yes, antibiotics should be prescribed because the patient likely has a viral infection. No, antibiotics should not be prescribed because the patient likely has a viral infection. No, antibiotics should not be prescribed because the patient likely has a viral infection. Yes, antibiotics should be prescribed because the patient likely has a bacterial infection.
