Question

A 63-year-old woman presents with low-risk dental extraction. She has a mechanical aortic valve. What is recommended for IE prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g PO 30-60 minutes before

Answer

No antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg PO 1 hour before

Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg PO night before

Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IM just before the procedure

Practice question

A 63-year-old woman presents with low-risk dental extraction. She has a mechanical aortic valve. What is recommended for IE prophylaxis?