A patient with high-risk peptic ulcer bleeding receives endoscopic hemostasis. What post-endoscopy PPI regimen is recommended?...

Question

A patient with high-risk peptic ulcer bleeding receives endoscopic hemostasis. What post-endoscopy PPI regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI (bolus + continuous infusion or intermittent high-dose) for 72 hours

Answer

Oral PPI once daily for 3 days only

Answer

H2 blocker IV continuous infusion

Answer

No acid suppression needed post-hemostasis

Answer

Sucralfate alone

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