An Antibiotic Such as Penicillin That Is Taken Orally Is

Multiple Choice

An antibiotic such as penicillin that is taken orally is soon excreted in the urine. Since infections last for a short period of time, what is the best strategy for overcoming this continual loss?

A) Provide another oral medication that stops cellular metabolism.
B) Provide a medication that prevents the filtration of all metabolites in the kidney.
C) Take a much larger single dose of penicillin.
D) Take continual doses of penicillin sufficient to maintain it in the bloodstream.
E) Provide a medication that prevents all reabsorption in the kidneys.