Question

A 66-year-old with a mechanical aortic valve needs a dental extraction. Which infective endocarditis prophylaxis regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 min before

Answer

Azithromycin 250 mg once at start of procedure

Answer

No antibiotics indicated for any cardiac conditions

Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IM after the procedure

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg orally TID for 3 days

Practice question

A 66-year-old with a mechanical aortic valve needs a dental extraction. Which infective endocarditis prophylaxis regimen is recommended?