A 70-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding receives endoscopic hemostasis. Which acid suppression regimen is appropriate post-endoscopy?...

Question

A 70-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding receives endoscopic hemostasis. Which acid suppression regimen is appropriate post-endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

IV PPI high-dose continuous infusion for 72 hours

Answer

Oral omeprazole 20 mg daily for 3 days

Answer

H₂ blocker IV for 72 hours

Answer

No acid suppression needed

Answer

Sucralfate only

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding