Question

A 44-year-old with suspected upper GI bleed and cirrhosis is hemodynamically stable. Which initial measure is appropriate before endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV PPI and start vasoactive therapy if variceal bleed suspected; arrange early endoscopy

Answer

Start NSAIDs for pain control

Answer

Delay endoscopy until 72 hours

Answer

Avoid antibiotics in cirrhosis

Answer

Use prokinetics only

Practice question

A 44-year-old with suspected upper GI bleed and cirrhosis is hemodynamically stable. Which initial measure is appropriate before endoscopy?