A 62-year-old with peptic ulcer disease on naproxen presents with melena. After resuscitation, which pre-endoscopic measure is recommended?...

Question

A 62-year-old with peptic ulcer disease on naproxen presents with melena. After resuscitation, which pre-endoscopic measure is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV PPI and consider erythromycin infusion prior to endoscopy

Answer

Give octreotide infusion for all upper GI bleeds

Answer

Start broad-spectrum antibiotics routinely

Answer

Avoid PPI until after endoscopy

Answer

Oral H2 blocker

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding-Pre-Endoscopic Care