A 50-year-old with valvular heart disease inquires about antibiotic prophylaxis for dental work. NICE states...

Question

A 50-year-old with valvular heart disease inquires about antibiotic prophylaxis for dental work. NICE states

Accepted Answer

Prophylaxis is not routinely recommended for dental procedures

Answer

Always give prophylaxis with amoxicillin

Answer

Prophylaxis only if history of endocarditis

Answer

Give prophylaxis if invasive surgery is planned

Answer

Give prophylaxis with clarithromycin if penicillin-allergic

MCQ (SBA): Valvular Heart Disease