A 59-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB has endoscopic hemostasis for a bleeding ulcer. Which post-endoscopic PPI regimen is recommended?...

Question

A 59-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB has endoscopic hemostasis for a bleeding ulcer. Which post-endoscopic PPI regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High-dose PPI for 3 days (continuous or intermittent), then oral daily

Answer

No PPI after endoscopic therapy

Answer

PPI only as needed for pain

Answer

H2 blocker infusion for 3 days

Answer

Stop acid suppression to avoid infection risk

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Post-Endoscopic PPI