The nurse is administering penicillin to a client who has strep throat. Which of the following statements accurately describe the action of penicillin?
A) It is effective against gram-positive organisms.
B) It is not effective against gram-negative organisms.
C) It has many side effects, especially in large doses.
D) It is metabolized in the liver.
A
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Penicillin is most effective against gram-positive organisms, such as streptococci, staphylococci, and pneumococci. It is also active against some gram-negative organisms, such as gonococci and meningococci, and against the organisms that cause syphilis. It is relatively free of side effects, even in larger doses, and is excreted rapidly in the urine.
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