A 60-year-old with recurrent bleeding peptic ulcer treated endoscopically asks about prevention. He requires daily low-dose aspirin for secondary prev...

Question

A 60-year-old with recurrent bleeding peptic ulcer treated endoscopically asks about prevention. He requires daily low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention. What PPI strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Daily PPI co-therapy with aspirin

Answer

Stop aspirin indefinitely

Answer

High-dose IV PPI continuous infusion for one week at home

Answer

H2 blocker PRN

Answer

No prophylaxis needed if aspirin is enteric-coated

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Peptic Ulcer Bleeding Prevention

A 60-year-old with recurrent bleeding peptic ulcer treated endoscopically asks about prevention. He requires daily low-dose aspirin for secondary prevention. What PPI strategy is recommended?