Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors Such as Clavulanate,sulbactam,and Tazobactam Are Typically Combined with a Specific

Beta-lactamase inhibitors such as clavulanate,sulbactam,and tazobactam are typically combined with a specific type of penicillin to

A) increase the absorption of penicillin from the gastrointestinal tract
B) enhance the penetration of penicillin into the bacterial cell
C) prevent the beta-lactamase enzyme from destroying the penicillin
D) prevent excessive excretion of the penicillin from the kidneys (i.e. ,more penicillin is retained in the body) .
E) none of the above