Joanna had a small ventricle septal defect (VSD) repaired when she was 3 years old and has no residual cardiac problems. She is now 28 and is requesting prophylactic antibiotics for an upcoming dental visit. The appropriate antibiotic to prescribe according to current American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines is:
A) None, no antibiotic is required for dental procedures
B) Amoxicillin 2 grams 1 hour before the procedure
C) Ampicillin 2 grams IM or IV 30 minutes before the procedure
D) Azithromycin 1 gram 1 hour before the procedure
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