A 66-year-old with suspected infective endocarditis prophylaxis question before a dental extraction. He has a prior history of prosthetic aortic valve...

Question

A 66-year-old with suspected infective endocarditis prophylaxis question before a dental extraction. He has a prior history of prosthetic aortic valve. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 min before procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis regardless of condition

Answer

Clindamycin 300 mg without susceptibility testing

Answer

Gentamicin IV single dose

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg orally

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

A 66-year-old with suspected infective endocarditis prophylaxis question before a dental extraction. He has a prior history of prosthetic aortic valve. Recommendation?