A 64‑year‑old with suspected nonvariceal upper GI bleeding is admitted. After resuscitation and endoscopic therapy, what acid suppression is recommend...

Question

A 64‑year‑old with suspected nonvariceal upper GI bleeding is admitted. After resuscitation and endoscopic therapy, what acid suppression is recommended?

Accepted Answer

High‑dose PPI (e.g., IV bolus then continuous or intermittent high dose)

Answer

No acid suppression

Answer

Standard‑dose oral PPI only

Answer

H2 blocker

Answer

Sucralfate

us-abim MCQ (SBA): UGIB-Post‑Endoscopic Acid Suppression

A 64‑year‑old with suspected nonvariceal upper GI bleeding is admitted. After resuscitation and endoscopic therapy, what acid suppression is recommended?