A 54-year-old with upper GI bleeding from a bleeding duodenal ulcer undergoes successful endoscopic hemostasis. What is the recommended immediate post...

Question

A 54-year-old with upper GI bleeding from a bleeding duodenal ulcer undergoes successful endoscopic hemostasis. What is the recommended immediate post-endoscopy acid suppression?

Accepted Answer

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

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Standard-dose PPI once daily for 14 days

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H2 receptor antagonist IV infusion for 72 hours

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No acid suppression if hemostasis is achieved

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Sucralfate 1 g QID for 2 weeks

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding

A 54-year-old with upper GI bleeding from a bleeding duodenal ulcer undergoes successful endoscopic hemostasis. What is the recommended immediate post-endoscopy acid suppression?