A patient is administered probenecid (Benemid) with a penicillin. The patient asks why this drug is being administered. What is the best response the nurse can state to the patient?
A) "Probenecid will increase the serum level of penicillin."
B) "Probenecid prevents an anaphylactic reaction."
C) "Probenecid will break down the bacterial cell wall."
D) "Probenecid decreases the amount of penicillin needed."
A
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