The use of prophylactic antibiotics has become commonplace. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the prophylactic use of antibiotics?
A. The appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics must include the initiation of the agent prior to the surgical procedure
B. Continuing the antibiotic into the postoperative period has led to improved results in antibiotic prophylaxis
C. The prophylactic administration of broad-spectrum agents (third-generation cephalosporins) has been shown to be particularly advantageous
D. The topical use of antimicrobial agents is of no advantage in the prophylactic setting
Answer:A
The use of prophylactic antibiotics has become commonplace. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the prophylactic use of antibiotics?
A. The appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics must include the initiation of the agent prior to the surgical procedure B. Continuing the antibiotic into the postoperative period has led to improved results in antibiotic prophylaxis C. The prophylactic administration of broad-spectrum agents (third-generation cephalosporins) has been shown to be particularly advantageous D. The topical use of antimicrobial agents is of no advantage in the prophylactic setting