A middle-aged Hispanic woman is arguing with you that she does not want to take penicillin for her infection-caused diarrhea. What is a likely explanation for this refusal?
a. She considers penicillin a "hot" medication and diarrhea a "cold" disease and so believes that penicillin should not be used
b. She considers penicillin a "hot" medication and diarrhea a "hot" disease and so believes that penicillin should not be used
c. She does not believe in the use of antibiotics
d. She thinks penicillin would interfere with the herbs and spices she routinely takes
B
Many Hispanics believe in "hot" and "cold" ideas about diseases and medications. A "hot" medication, such as penicillin, should not be taken to treat a "hot" disease, such as diarrhea. "Hot" diseases should be treated with "cold" medications and vice versa. Response A is contrary to the "hot-cold" belief system. Responses C and D may or may not be true. Nothing in the question addresses these issues, so they are not the best responses.
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