DSE OSCE – 2021 Questions and Answers Already Passed

What are the ADA recommendations for when pre-med is required - prosthetic cardiac valves, including transcatheter-implanted prostheses and homografts - prosthetic material used for cardiac valve repair, such as annuloplasty rings and chords - a history of infective endocarditis - a cardiac transplanta with valve regurgitation due to a structurally abnormal valve - the following congenital (present from birth) heart disease --unrepaired cyanotic congenital heart disease, including palliative shunts and conduits --any repaired congenital heart defect with residual shunts or valvular regurgitation at the site of or adjacent to the site of a prosthetic patch or a prosthetic device **ADA website** 41-yo woman, pregnant; prev rheumatic fever with heart murmur (no valvular abnormality); allergy to penicillin. Positive history of infective endocarditis. Does she need to pre med? - yes - no yes - REVIEW HEALTH HISTORY - on my exam, this patient had a previous history of infective endocarditis. Pre-med IS indicated - many of the OSCE quizlets say no....