A 24-year-old female is prescribed erythromycin for gastroparesis. It is prescribed four times daily due to its short half-life. What is the rationale for such a frequent dosing?
A) Achieve the steady-state plasma concentration of the drug
B) Aid more complete distribution of the drug
C) Avoid the toxicity of the drug because of its low therapeutic index
D) Ensure that the drug concentration remains constant over time
E) Inhibit the first-pass metabolism of the drug
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