Question

A 58-year-old with chronic NSAID use presents with tarry stools. GBS (Glasgow-Blatchford Score) is 0. What disposition is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient follow-up

Answer

Admit ICU

Answer

Immediate endoscopy within 2 hours for all GBS 0

Answer

No PPI needed at all

Answer

Transfuse to Hb 10 g/dL before discharge

Practice question

A 58-year-old with chronic NSAID use presents with tarry stools. GBS (Glasgow-Blatchford Score) is 0. What disposition is appropriate?