2012.06.18 Quiz: Vancomycin

Which of the following regarding vancomycin is incorrect?
A. Trough vancomycin concentrations are the most accurate and practical method to guide vancomycin dosing
B. For serious infections, such as bacteremia, infective endocarditis, osteomyelitis, meningitis, pneumonia, and severe skin and soft tissue infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin trough concentrations of 5–10 mcg/mL are recommended.
C. The monitoring of peak vancomycin concentrations is not routinely recommended.
D. Addition of rifampin to vancomycin is not recommended for bacteremia or native valve infective endocarditis
E. Continuous infusion vancomycin regimens are not recommended