A patient with a non-obstructing carcinoma of the sigmoid colon is being prepared for elective resection. To minimize the risk of postoperative infectious complications, what should be included in your planning?
APostoperative administration for 5 to 7 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes
BA single preoperative parenteral dose of antibiotic effective against aerobes and anaerobes may provide initial coverage.
CPostoperative administration for 2 to 4 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes
DAvoidance of oral antibiotics to prevent emergence of Clostridioides difficile
Empirical drug of choice for treatment of meningococcal meningitis is:-
ACefotetan
BCefoxitin
CGentamicin
DCeftriaxone
Which of the following drugs need not be stopped before surgery?
AHigh Dose Aspirin
BMetformin
CDigitalis
DWarfarin
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