Exam 2: Infective Endocarditis

Visible bleeding during a dental procedure is a reliable predictor of bacteremia.It is not clear which dental procedures are more or less likely to cause transient bacteremia or to result in a greater magnitude of bacteremia than that caused by routine daily activities such as chewing food,toothbrushing,or flossing.

Which of the following antibiotics is the best choice if a patient who requires premedication before dental treatment is already taking penicillin for eradication of an infection?

Where are Janeway lesions located?

The American Heart Association currently recommends antibiotic prophylaxis before dental treatment to prevent endocarditis for patients with which of the following cardiac conditions?

Which of the following is true concerning infective endocarditis (IE)?

The leading cause of death due to infective endocarditis (IE)is __________.

Which of the following is true of the magnitude of bacteremia required to cause infective endocarditis (IE)?

The interval between the presumed initiating bacteremia and the onset of symptoms of infective endocarditis (IE)is estimated to be less than __________ in more than 80% of patients with IE.

Which of the following is true regarding the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis?

Which of the following is currently the most common underlying condition predisposing to infective endocarditis (IE)?