Question

In an adult with nonvariceal UGIB who underwent successful endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer, which acid suppression strategy is recommended for the first 72 hours?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV or oral PPI regimens for 72 hours

Answer

H2-blocker infusion

Answer

High-dose IV PPI continuous infusion only

Answer

No acid suppression needed

Answer

Sucralfate only

Practice question

In an adult with nonvariceal UGIB who underwent successful endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer, which acid suppression strategy is recommended for the first 72 hours?