A patient is receiving intravenous vancomycin (Vancocin). A unique complication of rapid IV infusion of vancomycin is
a. pleural effusion.
b. angioedema.
c. red man syndrome.
d. neurotoxicity.
ANS: C
Rapid infusion of vancomycin can cause flushing, rash, pruritus, urticaria, tachycardia, and hypotension, known collectively as red man syndrome.
Pleural infusion is unlikely with IV vancomycin.
Angioedema is not associated with vancomycin administration.
Neurotoxicity is not associated with rapid infusion of IV vancomycin.
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