A 70-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB had successful endoscopic therapy. Which of the following best reflects PPI dosing during the initial 72 hours?...

Question

A 70-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB had successful endoscopic therapy. Which of the following best reflects PPI dosing during the initial 72 hours?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI infusion (80 mg bolus then 8 mg/h) or high-dose intermittent PPI for 3 days

Answer

Pantoprazole 40 mg PO daily

Answer

No PPI needed post-endoscopy

Answer

Sucralfate q6h

Answer

Famotidine 20 mg BID

us-abem MCQ (SBA): UGIB-Acid Suppression Strategy