Question

A patient with a prosthetic aortic valve will undergo a dental extraction. What is the recommended antibiotic prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis is indicated

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg orally 30-60 minutes before procedure (preferred)

Answer

Cefazolin 2 g IV after the procedure

Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS 1 tablet before procedure

Practice question

A patient with a prosthetic aortic valve will undergo a dental extraction. What is the recommended antibiotic prophylaxis?