Question

A 61-year-old with prosthetic hip infection risk is planned for dental cleaning only. He has no cardiac conditions requiring IE prophylaxis. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

No antibiotic prophylaxis

Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g before cleaning

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg before cleaning

Answer

Vancomycin prophylaxis

Answer

Cefazolin prophylaxis

Practice question

A 61-year-old with prosthetic hip infection risk is planned for dental cleaning only. He has no cardiac conditions requiring IE prophylaxis. Recommendation?