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What is the treatment of choice for MRSA and other gram-positive infections?
What is the treatment of choice for MRSA and other gram-positive infections?
For which condition is oral vancomycin ONLY indicated?
For which condition is oral vancomycin ONLY indicated?
What adverse effect may vancomycin cause if not infused over 60 minutes?
What adverse effect may vancomycin cause if not infused over 60 minutes?
Which antibiotic interferes with DNA synthesis of anaerobic organisms?
Which antibiotic interferes with DNA synthesis of anaerobic organisms?
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What interaction should be considered when administering metronidazole?
What interaction should be considered when administering metronidazole?
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What should be monitored to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity when using vancomycin?
What should be monitored to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity when using vancomycin?
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Which adverse effect may occur if vancomycin is not infused over 60 minutes?
Which adverse effect may occur if vancomycin is not infused over 60 minutes?
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What is the treatment indication for oral vancomycin?
What is the treatment indication for oral vancomycin?
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What is the primary action of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
What is the primary action of metronidazole (Flagyl)?
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Which antibiotic may cause reversible neutropenia and thrombocytopenia as adverse effects?
Which antibiotic may cause reversible neutropenia and thrombocytopenia as adverse effects?
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What should be monitored to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity when using vancomycin?
What should be monitored to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity when using vancomycin?
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What interaction should be considered when administering metronidazole?
What interaction should be considered when administering metronidazole?
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