Which of the following substances is combined with amoxicillin to prevent its breakdown by enzymes?
a. acidophilus
b. potassium
c. chloride
d. clavulanic acid
d. Since amoxicillin (broad-spectrum) is sensitive to breakdown by b-lactamases, clavulanic acid (potassium clavulanate) was combined with amoxicillin to form Augmentin.
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