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

Question

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

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g PO 30-60 minutes before

Answer

No prophylaxis is indicated

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg PO 1 hour before

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Azithromycin 500 mg PO 1 hour before

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Vancomycin 1 g IV 60 minutes before

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis