A 45-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction. What prophylaxis is recommended?...

Question

A 45-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction. What prophylaxis is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g PO 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

Amoxicillin 250 mg PO once

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg IM once

Answer

No prophylaxis indicated

Answer

Vancomycin 1 g IV for all dental work

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis