Pharmacology Which of the following statements about the clinical uses of the aminoglycosides is FALSE? A Owing to their polar nature, aminoglycosides are not absorbed following oral administration B Aminoglycosides are often used in combination with cephalosporins in the empirical treatment of life-threatening bacterial infections C The spectrum of antimicrobial activity of aminoglycosides includes Bacteroides fragilis D Gentamicin is used with ampicillin for synergistic effects in the treatment of enterococcal endocarditis 💡 Explanation Which of the following statements about the clinical uses of the aminoglycosides is FALSE? ✓ Correct Answer: C. The spectrum of antimicrobial activity of aminoglycosides includes Bacteroides fragilis