Which antibacterial drug is most commonly associated with “red man syndrome”? A. amikacin (Amikin) B. erythromycin (E-mycin) C. penicillin V potassium (Pen-VK) D. vancomycin (Vancocin) A patient...

Which antibacterial drug is most commonly associated with “red man syndrome”?

A. amikacin (Amikin)

B. erythromycin (E-mycin)

C. penicillin V potassium (Pen-VK)

D. vancomycin (Vancocin)

A patient prescribed to take oral penicillin tells you that all of the following problems occurred the last time she took penicillin. Which problem is a true allergic reaction?

A. Strong-smelling urine

B. Hives and rash

C. Oral thrush

D. Diarrhea