A child had an aortic stenosis defect surgically repaired 6 months ago. Which antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated for an upcoming tonsillectomy?
a. No antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary.
b. Amoxicillin is taken orally 1 hour before the procedure.
c. Oral penicillin is given for 7 to 10 days before the procedure.
d. Parenteral antibiotics are administered for 5 to 7 days after the procedure.
B
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A Antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated for the first 5 months after surgical repair.
B The standard prophylactic agent is amoxicillin given orally 1 hour before the
procedure.
C Antibiotic prophylaxis is not given for this period of time.
D The treatment for infective endocarditis involves parenteral antibiotics for 2 to 8
weeks.
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