Question

A 64-year-old with nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) from a high-risk ulcer after hemostasis. What proton pump inhibitor (PPI) strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High-dose PPI for 3 days (IV or high-dose oral), then twice-daily oral

Answer

Single-dose PPI at discharge only

Answer

H2 blocker

Answer

No acid suppression

Answer

Sucralfate alone

Practice question

A 64-year-old with nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) from a high-risk ulcer after hemostasis. What proton pump inhibitor (PPI) strategy is recommended?