A 58-year-old with probable variceal bleeding is haemodynamically stable. Which initial step is NOT recommended by ACG UGIB guideline?...

Question

A 58-year-old with probable variceal bleeding is haemodynamically stable. Which initial step is NOT recommended by ACG UGIB guideline?

Accepted Answer

Start high-dose IV PPI before endoscopy

Answer

Risk stratify and resuscitate

Answer

Administer antibiotics if cirrhosis with suspected variceal bleed

Answer

Give erythromycin before endoscopy

Answer

Perform early endoscopy within 24 hours

"hard" MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology