Question

A 59-year-old with an infected tooth and a mechanical aortic valve needs dental extraction. What is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis is needed

Answer

Clindamycin 300 mg once is preferred

Answer

Vancomycin 1 g IV empirically

Answer

Aspirin 325 mg before and after procedure

Practice question

A 59-year-old with an infected tooth and a mechanical aortic valve needs dental extraction. What is indicated?