When Administering Vancomycin (Vancocin),what Important Information Should the Nurse Keep

question 9

Multiple Choice

When administering vancomycin (Vancocin) ,what important information should the nurse keep in mind?

• A)It is ineffective in the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
• B)It should be infused over at least 30 minutes.
• C)Fluids should be restricted during vancomycin therapy.
• D)Infuse the drug over 1 hour to reduce red man syndrome.

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