Which of the following molecules must be administered in high amounts because of the very efficient secretion and removal by the kidney tubules?
A)penicillin
B)sodium ions
C)amino acids (proteins)
D)glucose
E)vitamin K

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Penicillin is a small molecule that is efficiently secreted and removed by the kidney tubules. Therefore, high amounts of penicillin must be administered to achieve therapeutic levels in the body. Sodium ions, amino acids (proteins), glucose, and vitamin K are not typically administered in high amounts due to efficient kidney secretion and removal.

Which of the Following Molecules Must Be Administered in High