What Should Be Done If a Patient on Vancomycin Exhibits

question 15

Multiple Choice

What should be done if a patient on vancomycin exhibits a flushing redness of the neck and upper body?

• A) Slow the IV drip rate.
• B) Increase the IV drip rate.
• C) Immediately discontinue the drug and administer antidote for overdose.
• D) Immediately discontinue the drug and change to another antibiotic.

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