General Surgery Board Practice Questions - Saudi Board General Surgery Final Written Exam

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A patient undergoing an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy is scheduled for incision at 09:00. At what time should the prophylactic dose of cefazolin be administered to ensure maximum tissue concentrations?

At 07:00 (2 hours before incision) Between 08:00 and 09:00 (within 60 minutes before incision) Immediately after the skin incision is made Upon arrival in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)

Correct Answer:

Between 08:00 and 09:00 (within 60 minutes before incision)

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