Question

A 45-year-old woman with a history of mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation asks about antibiotic prophylaxis before dental scaling. What do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

No antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated

Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 1 hour before the procedure

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg orally 1 hour before the procedure

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg orally 1 hour before the procedure

Answer

Cefazolin 1 g IV immediately prior to the procedure

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with a history of mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation asks about antibiotic prophylaxis before dental scaling. What do you recommend?