Due to a respiratory bacterial infection, Amanda had to take a large spectrum antibiotic for a period of 7 days. At the end of the regimen, her respiratory problem was gone;  however, she informed her doctor that she  now has diarrhea and other digestive problems.  What do you think the doctor will recommend to Amanda to relieve her diarrhea and digestive problems?

A. Go for a walk and try to exercise
B. Drink hot water and learn new breathing techniques
C. Prescribe a different antibiotic for her respiratory infection
D. Take probiotics to restore the population of beneficial bacteria she lost due to the antibiotic she was taking


Answer: D

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