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The Initial Empiric Antibiotic Used to Treat Suspected Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus

Question 9

Question 9

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The initial empiric antibiotic used to treat suspected methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a patient with early-onset VAP is which of the following?


A) Linezolid
B) Vancomycin
C) Gentamicin
D) Levofloxacin

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