A 34-year-old man presents with hematemesis. After endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer, what PPI regimen is recommended for the first 72 hours?...

Question

A 34-year-old man presents with hematemesis. After endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer, what PPI regimen is recommended for the first 72 hours?

Accepted Answer

IV omeprazole 80 mg bolus then 8 mg/h infusion

Answer

Oral PPI once daily

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IV H2 blocker infusion

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No acid suppression

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Sucralfate slurry only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding-Post-Endoscopy PPI

A 34-year-old man presents with hematemesis. After endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer, what PPI regimen is recommended for the first 72 hours?