A 58-year-old woman on chronic NSAIDs presents with black stools and orthostasis. Hb is 7.1 g/dL. After stabilization, what PPI regimen is recommended...

Question

A 58-year-old woman on chronic NSAIDs presents with black stools and orthostasis. Hb is 7.1 g/dL. After stabilization, what PPI regimen is recommended post-endoscopic therapy for high-risk ulcer bleeding?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI for 72 hours then oral PPI

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Oral PPI once daily for 7 days

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No PPI needed after hemostasis

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Sucralfate only

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H₂ blocker infusion

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Peptic Ulcer Bleeding PPI

A 58-year-old woman on chronic NSAIDs presents with black stools and orthostasis. Hb is 7.1 g/dL. After stabilization, what PPI regimen is recommended post-endoscopic therapy for high-risk ulcer bleeding?