[Expert Solution]: An outpatient has been taking clindamycin…

An outpatient has been taking clindamycin (Cleocin) for suspected community-acquired MRSA for the past 6 days and has onset of diarrhea. A stool sample is positive for Clostridium difficile. According to the current Sanford guide, what is considered the most appropriate 1st line treatment approach? Discontinue the clindamycin and treat diarrhea with oral loperamide Discontinue the clindamycin and treat diarrhea with oral metronidazole Discontinue the clindamycin and treat diarrhea with vancomycin administered intravenously Discontinue clindamycin and treat diarrhea with lactobacillus probiotics Discontinue the clindamycin and treat diarrhea with vancomycin administered orally