This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Joanna had a small ventricle septal defect (VSD) repaired when she was 3 years old and has no ... (Read 56 times)

FButt

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Jul 24, 2018
Joanna had a small ventricle septal defect (VSD) repaired when she was 3 years old and has no residual cardiac problems. She is now 28 and is requesting prophylactic antibiotics for an upcoming dental visit.
 
  The appropriate antibiotic to prescribe according to current American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines is:
  1. None, no antibiotic is required for dental procedures
  2. Amoxicillin 2 grams 1 hour before the procedure
  3. Ampicillin 2 grams IM or IV 30 minutes before the procedure
  4. Azithromycin 1 gram 1 hour before the procedure

Question 2

To prevent further development of antibacterial resistance it is recommended that fluoroquinolones be reserved for treatment of:
 
  1. Urinary tract infections in young women
  2. Upper respiratory infections in adults
  3. Skin and soft tissue infections in adults
  4. Community-acquired pneumonia in patients with comorbidities


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

catron30

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 297
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1

Answer to Question 2

4


FButt

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

ricroger

  • Member
  • Posts: 352
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Digestion and absorption of emulsified fat in the small intestine. Digestion and absorption of emulsified fat in the small intestine.
The common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is a small New World primate from the Cebidae (squirre The common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is a small New World primate from the Cebidae (squirre
On March 25, 1911, as scores of young factory girls leaped to their deaths from the eighth, ninth, a On March 25, 1911, as scores of young factory girls leaped to their deaths from the eighth, ninth, a
Fine motor skills involve coordinating the many small muscles of the wrists, hands, and fingers. Fine motor skills involve coordinating the many small muscles of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
A finger-stick is useful for obtaining small amounts of blood. A finger-stick is useful for obtaining small amounts of blood.
Summary of digestion and absorption in the small intestine Summary of digestion and absorption in the small intestine
Video: Introduction to Heart Attacks

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library