Question

A 58-year-old with suspected IE after dental work has fever and murmur. Blood cultures are drawn. What is recommended before starting empiric antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Obtain blood cultures first, then start antibiotics

Answer

Start antibiotics before cultures

Answer

Wait for echocardiogram first

Answer

Start prophylaxis dose only

Answer

Draw one culture only

Practice question

A 58-year-old with suspected IE after dental work has fever and murmur. Blood cultures are drawn. What is recommended before starting empiric antibiotics?