Question

After endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding duodenal ulcer with a visible vessel, which acid-suppressive strategy is recommended next?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI (e.g., 80 mg bolus then 8 mg/hour infusion) for 72 hours

Answer

Oral H2-receptor antagonist twice daily

Answer

Once-daily IV proton pump inhibitor

Answer

Sucralfate suspension four times daily

Answer

Octreotide infusion for 72 hours

Practice question

After endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding duodenal ulcer with a visible vessel, which acid-suppressive strategy is recommended next?