A 34-year-old with suspected infective endocarditis risk (prior prosthetic valve) is to undergo dental extraction. Which prophylaxis is indicated?...

Question

A 34-year-old with suspected infective endocarditis risk (prior prosthetic valve) is to undergo dental extraction. Which prophylaxis is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g PO 30-60 minutes before procedure

Answer

No antibiotics for any dental procedure

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg IV only

Answer

Vancomycin 1 g IV for all prosthetic valves

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg PO for 3 days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis