What is the optimal timing for administering antibiotic prophylaxis before surgery?
AImmediately before induction of anesthesia
B30-60 minutes before incision
C2-3 hours before surgery
DImmediately after surgery
Which of the following disorders would be more likely associated with Staphylococcus saprophyticus rather than Staphylococcus aureus?
ABurns
BTension pneumothorax
COsteomyelitis
DAcute cystitis
Which of the following is the drug of choice for preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in a patient undergoing cardiac surgery?
ACefazolin
BPenicillin
CClindamycin
DVancomycin
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