A 61-year-old with suspected infective endocarditis prevention questions has MVP with trivial MR and needs dental cleaning. What is indicated?...

Question

A 61-year-old with suspected infective endocarditis prevention questions has MVP with trivial MR and needs dental cleaning. What is indicated?

Accepted Answer

No antibiotic prophylaxis

Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g prior to procedure

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg prior

Answer

Vancomycin 1 g prior

Answer

Dual prophylaxis with amoxicillin and azithromycin

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Endocarditis Prophylaxis