Optimal timing of administration of prophylactic antibiotic for surgical patients is:: (A) At the induction of anesthesia, (B) Any time during the surgical procedure, (C) One hour after induction, (D) One hour prior to induction of anesthesia
Answer is A. IV administration at induction of anesthesia is optimal. If induction is not mentioned in the option go for 30 minutes to 1 hours before surgery.