Question

A 58-year-old woman has severe epigastric pain and melena. EGD shows a bleeding duodenal ulcer treated endoscopically. After stabilization, what medication is recommended to reduce rebleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI followed by oral therapy

Answer

Octreotide infusion

Answer

Sucralfate only

Answer

No acid suppression

Answer

Clopidogrel

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman has severe epigastric pain and melena. EGD shows a bleeding duodenal ulcer treated endoscopically. After stabilization, what medication is recommended to reduce rebleeding risk?