Question

A 62‑year‑old with a bleeding duodenal ulcer receives successful endoscopic hemostasis. Post‑endoscopy, which acid suppression strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High‑dose IV PPI infusion for 72 hours or intermittent high‑dose PPI for 3 days

Answer

No acid suppression is needed

Answer

Standard‑dose oral PPI once daily for 3 days

Answer

H₂‑blocker infusion for 48 hours

Answer

Sucralfate only

Practice question

A 62‑year‑old with a bleeding duodenal ulcer receives successful endoscopic hemostasis. Post‑endoscopy, which acid suppression strategy is recommended?