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
All of the following statements about nesiritide are true EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. It is a BNP analogue, B. It can be used in decompensated CHF, C. It can be administered orally, D. It causes loss of Na+ in the urine
C: It can be administered orally
Answer: C: It can be administered orally 
Explanation: Nesiritide is a Natriuretic peptide useful in hea failure. It is administrated intravenously. It inhibits BNP degradation (REF. Essential of medical pharmacology KD TRIPATHI 8th Edition)