Which of the following statements is true about the treatment of vancomycin-resistant infections?
A. Vibativ (Telavancin) causes pain at the infusion site and an arthralgia-myalgia syndrome.
B. Linezolid (Zyvox) is a combination of two drugs.
C. Quinupristin-dalfopristin (Synercid) is taken orally.
D. Daptomycin (Cubicin) is administered daily by IV infusion.
Answer: D
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