A 5-Month-Old Female, Accompanied by Her Parents, Presents to the Pediatrician's

Multiple Choice

A 5-month-old female, accompanied by her parents, presents to the pediatrician's office with a fever, dry mucous membranes, labored breathing, wheezing, and a harsh cough. Rapid testing of nasal swabs reveals respiratory syncytial virus infection. The RN arranges for transport to the hospital, where she will receive intravenous fluids and oxygen therapy.
-The patient's parents question which antibiotic will be given to treat their daughter's infection.You inform her that ________.

A) antibiotics target eukaryotic cells and do not work on viruses
B) antibiotics target bacterial cells and do not work on viruses
C) her daughter will be tested for antibiotic sensitivity before they are given
D) her daughter is too young to receive antibiotic therapy