A 59-year-old man with poor dentition and a history of an aortic valve mechanical prosthesis is scheduled for dental extraction. According to current ...

Question

A 59-year-old man with poor dentition and a history of an aortic valve mechanical prosthesis is scheduled for dental extraction. According to current infective endocarditis prophylaxis recommendations, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Administer appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis before the dental procedure

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Routine antibiotic prophylaxis is not indicated for any dental procedures

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Delay the dental procedure until a cardiologist can attend

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Admit the patient for inpatient IV antibiotic prophylaxis

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Provide chlorhexidine mouthwash only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Infective endocarditis prophylaxis

A 59-year-old man with poor dentition and a history of an aortic valve mechanical prosthesis is scheduled for dental extraction. According to current infective endocarditis prophylaxis recommendations, what is the most appropriate approach?