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View Poll Results: 35 yo man with a hx of IV drug abuse,cirrhosis and bact endocarditis is admitted to the ICU with upp
A:amoxi 2gr orally 1hr before the procedure 3 50.00%
B:ampi 2gr either IV or IM 30min before procedure 3 50.00%
C:clindamycin 600mg orally 1hr before the procedure 0 0%
D:clindamycin 600mg IV 30min before the procedure 0 0%
E:no prophylaxis is necessary 0 0%
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Old 09-27-2003, 12:07 AM
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A 35 yo man with a history of IV drug abuse,cirrhosis and bacterial endocarditis is admitted to the ICU with upper GIB.He’s to undergo upper endoscopy and likely sclerotherapy for bleeding esophageal varices.
What’s the most appropriate antibiotic regimen for bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis?

A:amoxi 2gr orally 1hr before the procedure
B:ampi 2gr either IV or IM 30min before procedure
C:clindamycin 600mg orally 1hr before the procedure
D:clindamycin 600mg IV 30min before the procedure
E:no prophylaxis is necessary
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Old 09-28-2003, 09:53 PM
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B:ampi 2gr either IV or IM 30min before procedure

pt at high risk(previous Hx of bacterial endocarditis)and a high-risk procedure.so need ab prophylaxis:recommended:IV ampi
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