Vancomycin Study Guide: Pharmacology and Clinical Applications, Exams of
Advanced Education
1. Name 3 organisms that vancomycin can be used to treat. - ANSWERa.
Gram positive
b. MRSa
c. Enterococci
d. C.diff
1. What are risk factors for vancomycin nephrotoxicity? - ANSWERa. Higher
doses
b. Higher trough concentrations
c. Higher overall exposure (AUC > 600)
d. Use with other nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDS, aminoglycosides
1. How can vancomycin flushing syndrome be managed? - ANSWERa. Do not
exceed 1g/hour for adults
b. Slowing infusion or antihistamines may help
Advanced Education
1. Name 3 organisms that vancomycin can be used to treat. - ANSWERa.
Gram positive
b. MRSa
c. Enterococci
d. C.diff
1. What are risk factors for vancomycin nephrotoxicity? - ANSWERa. Higher
doses
b. Higher trough concentrations
c. Higher overall exposure (AUC > 600)
d. Use with other nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDS, aminoglycosides
1. How can vancomycin flushing syndrome be managed? - ANSWERa. Do not
exceed 1g/hour for adults
b. Slowing infusion or antihistamines may help