A patient is ordered to receive vancomycin IV. When administering the drug, the nurse would infuse the drug over which time frame?
A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 45 minutes
D) 60 minutes
Ans: D
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Each IV dose of vancomycin is infused over 60 minutes. Too rapid an infusion may result in a sudden and profound fall in blood pressure and shock.
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