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    Ati Lpn Pharmacology Quiz Proctored Exam

    The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor with methicillin-resistant S. aureus. The nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following medications for the client?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Penicillin: Penicillin is ineffective against MRSA because it's resistant to this class of antibiotics. B. Vancomycin: This is a common antibiotic used to treat MRSA infections. C. Streptomycin: While used for some bacterial infections, streptomycin is not typically the first choice for MRSA. D. Kanamycin (Kantrex): Kanamycin can be an option for some MRSA strains, but vancomycin is often preferred

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