What should be done if a patient on vancomycin exhibits a flushing redness of the neck and upper body?
A. Slow the IV drip rate.
B. Immediately discontinue the drug and administer antidote for overdose.
C. Immediately discontinue the drug and change to another antibiotic.
D. Increase the IV drip rate.
Answer: A
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