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Vancomycin monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient receiving IV vancomycin for MRSA infection has deteriorating renal function before the next dose. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: B — Vancomycin concentration and renal function

Vancomycin exposure is linked to renal toxicity and requires concentration monitoring with renal function review. This makes vancomycin concentration and renal function the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; local antimicrobial guidance