Question

A 55-year-old presents with upper GI bleeding and Hb 6.9 g/dL. He is stable. Which two interventions align with ACG guidance?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL and administer erythromycin before endoscopy

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL and H₂ blocker infusion

Answer

Avoid transfusion and proceed directly to endoscopy

Answer

Start PPI after endoscopy only

Answer

Use sucralfate instead of PPI

Practice question

A 55-year-old presents with upper GI bleeding and Hb 6.9 g/dL. He is stable. Which two interventions align with ACG guidance?