Question 28 · LDEK · Medically compromised patient
Indicate the true statements regarding antibiotic prophylaxis before surgical treatment:
1) it is unnecessary after infectious endocarditis;
2) it is recommended in patients with an artificial tricuspid valve;
3) 2 mg of amoxicillin per os are administered 30-60 minutes before the treatment;
4) prosthetic and orthodontic treatment do not require this prophylaxis;
5) in the case of an allergy to amoxicillin, ampicillin is administered.
The correct answer is:
2) it is recommended in patients with an artificial tricuspid valve;
3) 2 mg of amoxicillin per os are administered 30-60 minutes before the treatment;
4) prosthetic and orthodontic treatment do not require this prophylaxis;
5) in the case of an allergy to amoxicillin, ampicillin is administered.
The correct answer is:
- A. 2,3,4.
- B. 2,4.
- C. 1,3,5.
- D. 3,5.
- E. 3,4.
Hint
Separate high-risk cardiac conditions from low-risk procedures, then check the amoxicillin regimen and the alternative in allergy.
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