Which of the following antibiotics is used to treat methicillin-resistant S. aureus?
clindamycin (Cleocin®)
linezolid (Zyvox®)
gentamicin (Garamycin®)
metronidazole (Flagyl®)
linezolid (Zyvox®)
Rationale: Zyvox® (linezolid) is the antibiotic used to treat methicillin-resistant S. aureus, otherwise known as MRSA. This type of infection usually occurs in patients who have been in health care settings such as hospitals.
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