A 58-year-old with melena undergoes endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk peptic ulcer (active bleeding). What acid suppression is recommended post-end...

Question

A 58-year-old with melena undergoes endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk peptic ulcer (active bleeding). What acid suppression is recommended post-endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

IV PPI 80 mg bolus then 8 mg/h continuous infusion for 72 hours

Answer

Oral PPI once daily for 14 days

Answer

IV pantoprazole 40 mg daily

Answer

H2 blocker IV continuous infusion

Answer

No acid suppression needed after hemostasis

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding

A 58-year-old with melena undergoes endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk peptic ulcer (active bleeding). What acid suppression is recommended post-endoscopy?