The physician changes J.L. to IV vancomycin (Vancocin) 500 mg every 8 hours and sends her to interven
tional radiology for placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC).
Her first dose of vanco
mycin arrives from the pharmacy just as J.L. returns to the floor.
What other information do you need to know before you begin the vancomycin?
• Ascertain that all of the necessary cultures have been obtained.
• Review her medication allergies.
• Verify that the PICC line placement was confirmed by x-ray examination, and flush the line per
hospital protocol to make certain it is patent before starting any medication.
• Because vancomycin is used with caution in those with renal dysfunction, you would note the
baseline BUN, creatinine, and urine output and monitor those throughout treatment.
• Assess for preexisting hearing loss before starting vancomycin therapy because use might cause
ototoxicity.
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