A is admitted to the ICU for community-acquired pneumonia . They have a history of MRSA and a vancomycin allergy. Should linezolid be avoided because it is bacteriostatic?A. YesB. No
No
Explanation: Bacteriostatic and bactericidal are not clinically relevant terms and should not be used to determine antibiotic selection. Clinical outcomes data should guide selection of antimicrobial therapy. Linezolid for pneumonia is well supported in randomized controlled trials and is a recommended option in pneumonia guidelines.