Question

A 68-year-old with cirrhosis and suspected variceal upper GI bleeding is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. Which therapy must be initiated promptly?

Accepted Answer

Octreotide infusion

Answer

High-dose IV PPI only

Answer

Tranexamic acid infusion

Answer

Broad-spectrum antibiotics avoided unless fever

Answer

Immediate nonselective beta-blocker

Practice question

A 68-year-old with cirrhosis and suspected variceal upper GI bleeding is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. Which therapy must be initiated promptly?