Question

A 66-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB and hemodynamic stability after resuscitation is scheduled for endoscopy. Which pharmacotherapy is appropriate pre- and post-endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV PPI bolus/infusion after endoscopic hemostasis

Answer

No acid suppression needed

Answer

Oral PPI only after discharge

Answer

Continuous octreotide for all UGIB

Answer

Tranexamic acid infusion routinely

Practice question

A 66-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB and hemodynamic stability after resuscitation is scheduled for endoscopy. Which pharmacotherapy is appropriate pre- and post-endoscopy?