A Patient with Mitral Valve Prolapse Is Admitted for a Scheduled

A patient with mitral valve prolapse is admitted for a scheduled bronchoscopy to investigate recent hemoptysis. The physician has ordered gentamicin to be taken before the procedure. What is the rationale for this?

A) To prevent bacterial endocarditis
B) To prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia
C) To minimize the need for antibiotic use during the procedure
D) To decrease the need for surgical asepsis