Based on the pharmacokinetic parameters, what factor would be most involved in the frequency of dosing?
After learning about pharmacokinetics, the nursing student realizes the complexity of the interactions between the body and medications. Today, a patient expressed concern to you about the frequency of one of his medications. He was recently prescribed the antibiotic amoxicillin for an upper respiratory tract infection. The antibiotic needs to be taken 3 times per day, and the patient is worried he may have trouble remembering to take it. He asks you why the antibiotic has to be taken multiple times per day. Use a medication reference to review the pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin. Based on the pharmacokinetic parameters, what factor would be most involved in the frequency of dosing?