Question 18 • FL-8500355-Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Jamal has a sudden medical emergency, and although his doctors do not agree, he is sure that it was caused by an antibiotic he took to prepare for a tooth extraction. Jamal posts a picture of himself in the hospital on his social media with the hashtag #antibioticskill. Although hashtags can raise awareness of important issues, what might happen if Jamal’s post were to go viral?
Answer
A
People could be influenced into groupthink and reject antibiotics without knowing the facts.
B
People would be encouraged to research the side effects that antibiotics cause before accepting them.
C
Jamal would be investigated for making unfounded claims about a product online.
D
Jamal could cause people to be more willing to listen to their doctor’s advice.