A patient is to undergo orthopedic surgery, and the prescriber will order a cephalosporin to be given preoperatively as prophylaxis against infection. Which generation of cephalosporin will the provider order?

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First-generation cephalosporins, such as cefazolin, are commonly used for preoperative prophylaxis in orthopedic surgeries due to their effectiveness against the bacteria most likely to cause surgical site infections, including Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species.

A Patient Is to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery, and the Prescriber