This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardiovascular system, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'All of the following statements about nesiritide except \nSelect and explain. \nA. It is a BNP analogue, B. It can be used decompensated CHF, C. It can be administered orally, D. It causes loss of Na+ in the urine', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: (Ref CMBT 2014/396; KDT 6/e p507) Nesiritide is a recombinant BNP. It produces vasodilation and natriuresis. It has to be administered by iv. route. because being a peptide, it is metabolized by peptidases in GT It is used for acutely decompensated hea failure.', 'role': 'assistant'}]