A patient with mitral valve prolapse is scheduled to undergo a cystoscopy. Gentamicin is prescribed to be taken before the procedure to:
A) Prevent bacterial endocarditis
B) Prevent inflammation of the urethra
C) Avoid antibiotic use during the procedure
D) Decrease the need for surgical asepsis
Ans: A
Feedback: Patients with mitral valve prolapse are considered at high risk for developing bacterial endocarditis during certain procedures such as cystoscopy. Prophylactic antibiotic treatment is initiated to prevent complications.
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