An adult patient has a history of rheumatic fever. Which of the following medications should be administered as prophylaxis for rheumatic fever?
A) Cyclacillin (Cyclapen)
B) Amoxicillin (Augmentin)
C) Dicloxacillin
D) Penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA)
D
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Penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA) is administered as prophylaxis for rheumatic fever. Cyclacillin, amoxicillin, and dicloxacillin are not routinely administered for prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.
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