After endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk bleeding peptic ulcer, which acid-suppressive strategy is recommended?...

Question

After endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk bleeding peptic ulcer, which acid-suppressive strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High-dose PPI for 3 days (continuous or intermittent), then PPI twice daily for 2 weeks

Answer

Continuous H2 blocker infusion for 72 hours

Answer

Standard-dose PPI once daily starting immediately

Answer

No acid suppression is needed after hemostasis

Answer

Octreotide infusion for 72 hours

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding