This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
One of the following is not true about nesiritide ? 
Select and explain. 
A. It is a brain natriuretic peptide analogue, B. It is used in actuely decompensated hea failure, C. It has significant oral absorption, D. It has a sho half-life
C: It has significant oral absorption
Answer: C: It has significant oral absorption 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., It has significant oral absorption o Nesiritide is a recombinant form of human BNP (Brain natriuretic peptide) that dilates the aerial and venous circulation in a balanced manner.o It is only available for parentral administration (oral bioavilability is poor)o It has been approved for use in acute cardiac failure.o Its t1/2 is only 18 minutes.