Why Must Vancomycin Be Administered Intravenously Except When Used to Treat

question 69

Multiple Choice

Why must vancomycin be administered intravenously except when used to treat intestinal infections?

• A) Vancomycin is poorly absorbed from the intestinal tract.
• B) Vancomycin is toxic but less so if injected intravenously.
• C) Injected vancomycin is easier to target to the site of infection.
• D) Vancomycin is effective against only Gram-positive bacteria.
• E) Vancomycin has a high therapeutic index.

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