A 72-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving manipulation of gingival tissue. Which statement is correct ...

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A 72-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving manipulation of gingival tissue. Which statement is correct regarding antimicrobial prophylaxis?

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Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure is recommended

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Prophylaxis is not recommended for any dental procedures

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Amoxicillin 500 mg orally once is sufficient

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Clindamycin 600 mg orally is first-line for all

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A 5-day postprocedure antibiotic course is recommended

infective endocarditis prophylaxis MCQ (SBA): Prosthetic Aortic Valve

A 72-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving manipulation of gingival tissue. Which statement is correct regarding antimicrobial prophylaxis?