Question

A 55-year-old man presents with haematemesis. He has a history of chronic alcohol excess and signs of chronic liver disease. He is haemodynamically unstable (BP 90/50 mmHg). After initial resuscitation, what is the most appropriate immediate pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous Terlipressin and prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Intravenous Omeprazole infusion

Answer

Octreotide infusion

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Propranolol

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Tranexamic acid

Practice question

A 55-year-old man presents with haematemesis. He has a history of chronic alcohol excess and signs of chronic liver disease. He is haemodynamically unstable (BP 90/50 mmHg). After initial resuscitation, what is the most appropriate immediate pharmacological management?