Identify All Answer Choices That Best Complete the Question

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question.  Which of the following statements are true regarding vancomycin?

• A) It cannot be administered with antacids, minerals, and dairy products.
• B) It is indicated for infections caused by gram-negative organisms.
• C) It is frequently administered for cases of methicilin-resistant  Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
• D) If administered too quickly, it can cause a histamine release with flushed skin.

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Definitions:

Abbreviation

A compressed version of a word or phrase intended to save space or prevent redundancy.

Antianemic Agents

Substances used to treat or prevent anemia, a condition characterized by a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.

Epoetin Alfa

A synthetic form of erythropoietin used to stimulate the production of red blood cells, often used in treating anemia, especially in patients with chronic kidney failure.

Irons

Metallic elements (Fe) used in a wide variety of industrial, nutritional, and biological contexts, or referring to appliances used for pressing clothes to remove wrinkles.