A 56-year-old with a history of repaired TOF and prosthetic aortic valve asks about dental antibiotic prophylaxis for an extraction. What is recommend...

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A 56-year-old with a history of repaired TOF and prosthetic aortic valve asks about dental antibiotic prophylaxis for an extraction. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g PO 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis for any dental procedure

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Prophylaxis only if active infection

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Clindamycin 600 mg PO as preferred prophylaxis for all

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Prophylaxis for all patients with prosthetic joints

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Endocarditis Prophylaxis-Dental

A 56-year-old with a history of repaired TOF and prosthetic aortic valve asks about dental antibiotic prophylaxis for an extraction. What is recommended?