Question

A 40-year-old with melena and cirrhosis is suspected of variceal hemorrhage. Initial management includes which antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IV daily for up to 7 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 250 mg orally twice daily

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875 mg orally

Answer

No antibiotics unless infection documented

Practice question

A 40-year-old with melena and cirrhosis is suspected of variceal hemorrhage. Initial management includes which antibiotic?