A patient with rheumatic heart disease is at risk for bacterial endocartidis and has been instructed to take what medication prior to any type of dental work
A) Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
B) Metoprolol (Lopressor)
C) Azathioprine (Imuran)
D) Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Ans: D
Feedback: Although rare, bacterial endocarditis may be life-threatening. A key strategy is primary prevention in high-risk patients (ie, those with rheumatic heart disease, mitral valve prolapse, or prosthetic heart valves). Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for high-risk patients immediately before and sometimes after certain procedures.
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