2020HSCShort answer

Q22

3 marks

Question

Outline a benefit and a limitation of using pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics to treat infectious disease.

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Solution

Criteria	Marks
• Outlines a benefit and a limitation of the use of pharmaceuticals to treat infectious disease	3
• Identifies a relevant benefit and limitation OR<br>• Outlines a benefit or limitation of the use of pharmaceuticals to treat infectious disease	2
• Provides some relevant information	1

Sample answer:

Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections as they can inhibit bacterial growth. Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is becoming increasingly common and is reducing the effectiveness of many antibiotics.

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Syllabus alignment

Module 7 · Infectious Disease

Prevention, Treatment and ControlAssess antivirals and antibiotics as infectious-disease treatment strategies.

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