A 64-year-old man presents with suspected upper GI bleed (melaena, hypotension). After ABC resuscitation, what pharmacological therapy should be given...

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A 64-year-old man presents with suspected upper GI bleed (melaena, hypotension). After ABC resuscitation, what pharmacological therapy should be given before endoscopy if variceal bleeding is suspected?

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IV terlipressin

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High-dose PPI infusion

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Tranexamic acid

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Octreotide subcutaneously

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Oral propranolol

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Variceal upper GI bleed

A 64-year-old man presents with suspected upper GI bleed (melaena, hypotension). After ABC resuscitation, what pharmacological therapy should be given before endoscopy if variceal bleeding is suspected?