The therapeutic advantage that pencillin V has over pencillin G is____________?

Correct answer: A. More reliable oral obsorption

  • A. More reliable oral obsorption
  • B. Greater resistance to pencillinase
  • C. Slower renal excretion
  • D. Broader antibacterial spectrum

Explanation

Penicillin V is more acid-stable than penicillin G, so it survives gastric acid and gives more reliable absorption after oral administration. It does not have greater penicillinase resistance or a broader spectrum.

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