Glycopeptides Flashcards
1
Q
Does Vancomycin have MRSA coverage
A
Yes
2
Q
Can Daptomycin be used in patients with lung infections
A
No, absolutely not
3
Q
What is the brand name for Daptomycin
A
Cubicin
4
Q
Glycopeptides end in
A
Van in or mycin
5
Q
Glycopeptides are all given
A
IV
6
Q
Do Glycopeptides require renal adjustments
A
Yes they all do
7
Q
Do Glycopeptides have gram negative bacilli coverage
A
No gram negative coverage
8
Q
Do all Glycopeptides cover Streptococcus and MRSA
A
Yes, gram positive activity
9
Q
Does Vancomycin cover VRE
A
No
10
Q
Which two Glycopeptides covers VRE
A
Daptomycin
Oritavancin
11
Q
Which two glycopeptides maybe or maybe not cover VRE
A
Telavancin-Vibativ
Dalbavancin-Dalvance
12
Q
What is a side effect of Daptomycin
A
Rhabdomyolysis
