A 70-year-old with UGIB due to a bleeding duodenal ulcer underwent successful endoscopic hemostasis. Post-procedure acid suppression should be:...

Question

A 70-year-old with UGIB due to a bleeding duodenal ulcer underwent successful endoscopic hemostasis. Post-procedure acid suppression should be:

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI infusion for 72 hours or equivalent high-dose regimen

Answer

No PPI needed post-hemostasis

Answer

Low-dose oral PPI once daily for 3 days

Answer

H2-blocker drip for 24 hours

Answer

Sucralfate only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding-PPI