NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is Vancomycin primarily used to treat?

MRSA and Strep infections

Vancomycin is primarily used to treat MRSA and Strep infections because it is effective against Gram-positive bacteria, which includes these types of infections. It is not typically used to treat GN bacteria infections (choice B) as it is not as effective against Gram-negative bacteria. While Vancomycin can also treat Enterococci, including VRE (choice C), it is not the primary use for this medication. While it may be used in some cases, it is not as commonly used for these types of infections as it is for MRSA and Strep. Therefore, choice D, "All of the above," is incorrect as Vancomycin is not the primary treatment for all of these types of infections.

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GN bacteria infections

Enterococci including VRE

All of the above

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