A 58-year-old with prior ulcer bleed on aspirin for secondary prevention now needs NSAID therapy. What GI protection strategy is recommended?...

Question

A 58-year-old with prior ulcer bleed on aspirin for secondary prevention now needs NSAID therapy. What GI protection strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Add a PPI while using NSAIDs and continue aspirin

Answer

No prophylaxis needed

Answer

Add H2-blocker

Answer

Switch aspirin to clopidogrel only

Answer

Stop aspirin permanently

NSAID-Related Ulcer Prophylaxis — MRCP Part 1 MCQ