A patient with a skin infection is diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What mediations should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. penicillin (Pen-V-K)
2. clindamycin (Cleocin)
3. minocycline (Minocin)
4. doxycycline (Vibramycin)
5. trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
MRSA infections may be treated with antimicrobial therapy, including trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole (Bactrim), minocycline (Minocin), doxycycline (Vibramycin), or clindamycin (Cleocin). Penicillin (Pen-V-K) is not used to treat MRSA infections.
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