A 62-year-old with a nonvariceal peptic ulcer bleed has endoscopic hemostasis. What acid suppression strategy is recommended post‑endoscopy?...

Question

A 62-year-old with a nonvariceal peptic ulcer bleed has endoscopic hemostasis. What acid suppression strategy is recommended post‑endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

High‑dose PPI infusion for 72 hours

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PPI 40 mg orally once daily for 3 days

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then oral PPI twice daily for 2 weeks

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H₂ blocker IV continuous infusion for 72 hours

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No acid therapy needed after hemostasis

moderate MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology